Meningitis doesn't keep a calendar - it strikes all year round. 📆 As it gets colder in some parts of the world, cases can rise. Learn how to protect your loved ones in our blog post: https://t.co/Rn5HhPddDo #MeningitisAwareness #DefeatMeningitis

Don’t miss the only research conference dedicated to meningitis 🧠 📅 18–19 Nov 2025 | London Join global experts & researchers driving progress in meningitis prevention & care. 👉 Register now: https://t.co/EY1icEWTyz #MeningitisResearch #MRFConference2025

God doesn't accept sidlers. But, He welcomes lost, helpless sinners. Are you a sidler or a sinner?

Children under 5 are more at risk of meningitis than other age groups. 😮 Learning to spot symptoms early is crucial and could save a life. 👶 Find out more: https://t.co/OsMuZVSKd8 #ChildHealth #DefeatMeningitis

Starting to think about Christmas? 👀🎅 Buy our cards and help support our work to defeat meningitis. Order by December 12th. (November 28th for international orders.) 👇 https://t.co/XRl3pvM9yc #ChristmasCards #DefeatMeningitis

Michael Rosen has always used words to help others make sense of the hardest moments. His honesty about losing Eddie to meningitis continues to raise awareness and remind us why early recognition and research matter. Thank you, Michael, for shining a light on meningitis. 💜

The full programme for #MRFConference25 is now live. 40+ talks, 50+ posters, seven focused sessions. The Meningitis Research Foundation Conference 2025 returns to London. 📍London, 18–19 Nov Book now: https://t.co/EY1icEWTyz

One of our standout quotes for the conference came from the Deputy Director at the French Social Ministries, reflecting how we feel about involving people with experience of meningitis: "People with lived experience must not be subjects of care, but partners in change" #WHS2025

It's been a busy few days of hearing from some incredible voices in the global health sector on a range of issues relevant to our work to defeat meningitis.

That's a wrap on the final day of the World Health Summit 2025. Day 3 included: Learning from others on how to turn political commitments into real action  Hearing about the impact of climate change on infectious diseases Celebrating the role of women in global health

Our Ambassadors raise awareness of meningitis in their community, to make sure no family is left behind. Watch Di’s powerful story and discover what drives our Ambassadors to create change. 👉 https://t.co/sbtU56ekAD #DefeatMeningitis

The day concluded with a powerful statement from Director-General of the @WHO, Dr Adhanom Ghebreyesus on the ever-growing importance of global solidarity. #WHS2025 #DefeatMeningitis

Highlights from today's packed agenda included reflections on: 💉 The road ahead for vaccine production in Africa 🌐 Challenges and opportunities in AI for global health 👪 Getting pneumococcal vaccines to the communities who need them most

"Let's fund community leadership as a core pillar of global health"  A clear call to action from youth advocate, Horacio Barreda at Day 2 of the World Health Summit. #WHS2025 🧵

@WHO @IHME_UW The day ended with an incredible contribution of €1bn from the German government to the @GlobalFund to Fight AIDS, TB and Malaria. We can’t wait to see what Day 2 brings. #DefeatMeningitis #WHS2025

Highlights from Day 1 include: ♿Finding out more about the @WHO Disability Health Equity network 🤝 Joining lively discussions on disability inclusion 📊 The launch of the @IHME_UW Global Burden of Disease Study 2023 featuring critical new estimates on meningitis #WHS2025

Our advocacy team is in Berlin for the World Health Summit 2025 🌍 Excited to be here to discuss some of the most important health issues facing the world. We want to ensure that meningitis is part of the conversation #WHS2025 🧵

We’ve reached over 900 stories in Meningitis in your words. 🎉 Our 900th entry - received on World Meningitis Day - comes from Amy, whose son Elliot survived meningitis at just two weeks old. 💜 Help us reach 2,030 stories for 2030: https://t.co/KEknURWBJA #WorldMeningitisDay

Want to stay informed about the latest in meningitis research? 🔍 Researching meningitis: the latest progress – Issue 2 is out now. Explore the latest updates from studies driving us closer to a world free from meningitis. Read more: https://t.co/JOnx7wjOlQ #DefeatMeningitis

@AaronPhippsGBWR @JamesPatrice @JayAstonC More amazing voices who helped shine a light on meningitis this World Meningitis Day: Jimmy Yuill Juttima Chinnasri Leanne Smith Mahwish Mustafa @MichaelRosenYes @seemajaswal Read their stories, or share your own in Meningitis in your words: https://t.co/3OG9lL4qKe (3/3)

We were honoured to be joined by incredible high-profile people from around the world who shared their experiences to raise awareness of meningitis 💜 A huge thanks to: @AaronPhippsGBWR Claire Byrne @UB40Oficial Earl Falconer Ellie Challis @JamesPatrice @JayAstonC (2/3)