Meningitis in your words

Meningitis survivor Nwandieze recounts his battle with the disease and highlights the importance of early diagnosis, treatment and vaccination.

Cat shares her experience of losing a baby to group B strep at 24 weeks and the birth of her subsequent daughter.

Model and social media influencer Juttima shares the story of losing both of her legs after contracting meningococcal septicaemia in 2018.

Mum of three and social media influencer Mahwish supported her young son, Ali, after he contracted meningitis.

Livia's parents share their experience of losing their daughter to meningitis and the work they're doing to raise awareness of the disease.

Social media influencer Simone, also known as Si Si, was 38 weeks pregnant when their two year old son, CJ, contracted meningitis.

Meningitis Research Foundation Ambassador and hand transplant recipient Mike shares his story to raise awareness and celebrate the NHS.

David died of meningococcal septicaemia in 1999. His mother Maureen shares his story.

Carly had bacterial meningitis following an ear infection. Here she shares the story of her illness and recovery.

Christina, from Ndirande in Malawi, describes when her five-year-old son Bright had meningitis in 2015.

Margareta from Ndirande in Malawi talks about her nine-year-old daughter Annie's diagnosis with meningitis and hospital recovery.

Eloise’s mother Christine shares the story of her hospitalisation with meningitis, and the after-effects and the stigma they have faced since her recovery.