World Meningitis Day
April 24 - 24
Every year, on the 24th of April, CoMO joins people worldwide to raise awareness of meningitis, a disease that can tragically take a life in under 24 hours.
We're asking you to join us in our biggest campaign yet.
The WHO has approved a Global Roadmap to Defeat Meningitis by 2030, a landmark achievement that recognises the struggles of millions of people affected by meningitis.
Despite this landmark achievement, serious challenges remain.
When someone has meningitis, it is important to act fast. Unfortunately, not many people know about the disease and the symptoms can be easily confused with other diseases like the flu, malaria or even Covid-19.
A delay in diagnosis and treatments claims lives and leaves many others with serious, life-long after effects.
Here's where you come in.
By learning about meningitis, sharing our Toolkit's resources, and getting involved in the campaign, you too can #DefeatMeningitis.
We're asking you to join us in our biggest campaign yet.
The WHO has approved a Global Roadmap to Defeat Meningitis by 2030, a landmark achievement that recognises the struggles of millions of people affected by meningitis.
Despite this landmark achievement, serious challenges remain.
When someone has meningitis, it is important to act fast. Unfortunately, not many people know about the disease and the symptoms can be easily confused with other diseases like the flu, malaria or even Covid-19.
A delay in diagnosis and treatments claims lives and leaves many others with serious, life-long after effects.
Here's where you come in.
By learning about meningitis, sharing our Toolkit's resources, and getting involved in the campaign, you too can #DefeatMeningitis.