Global meningitis deaths remain high despite progress since 1990
In 2023, globally 259,000 people died from meningitis and 2.5 million people were infected with the disease, suggests a study published…
Deadly meningitis outbreak in UK due to erosion of public health
A deadly outbreak of meningitis in the county of Kent in England has claimed the lives of two…
Family of teen who died in meningitis outbreak call for wider MenB vaccine programme
The family of an 18-year-old girl who died following a meningitis B (MenB) outbreak in Kent have joined…
Queensland woman wakes from coma after contracting meningitis and septic shock on ski holiday to Japan
Anna Gallo’s voice sounds remarkably clear for someone who was on death’s door less than a fortnight ago.…
‘I’m back!’ Australian cricket great Damien Martyn shares heartfelt update on remarkable recovery
Australian cricket great Damien Martyn has shared a positive update on his recovery from meningitis, an infection that…
Australian cricket great Damien Martyn awakes from induced coma after falling ill with meningitis
Australian cricket great Damien Martyn has woken up from an induced coma after falling ill with meningitis —…
Damien Martyn showing ‘encouraging signs’ during meningitis treatment, Adam Gilchrist says
Adam Gilchrist has provided a brief update on the wellbeing of former teammate Damien Martyn after it was…
Former Australian Test batsman Damien Martyn in an induced coma with meningitis
Former Australian Test and limited overs batsman Damien Martyn is in hospital in Brisbane in an induced coma…
Global study suggests potential for universal vaccine against Haemophilus influenzae
A vaccine that tackles the bacteria that cause up to 200 million childhood infections every year could be…
International study tests promising vaccine against 21 strains of pneumococcus
A new vaccine for pneumococcal disease will be tested under an international trial aiming to provide greater protection…