𝗧𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗶𝘀 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝗠𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗶𝘁𝗶𝘀 𝗗𝗮𝘆 — a reminder that meningitis can strike anyone, anywhere, and can kill within 24 hours. It also leaves many survivors with lifelong disability. This year’s theme, “United in the race to defeat meningitis,” calls for global partnerships to reach the WHO goal of defeating meningitis by 2030.

𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗳𝗮𝗰𝘁𝘀:
- 2019: 1.6 million cases and 236,000 deaths worldwide. Infants and young children are most affected.
- In WHO South‑East Asia: ~27% of global cases, ~19% of deaths; attack rate ≈ 7.6 per 100,000; CFR ≈ 18%.
- Vaccines protect against the main bacterial causes: meningococcus, pneumococcus and Hib. Hib vaccine is in all regional countries; PCV and meningococcal vaccines are expanding.
- Prevention needs high vaccine coverage (≥90%), better surveillance, improved diagnostics, timely treatment, and support for survivors.

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗱𝗼 𝘁𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆:
- Check that you and your family are up to date on Hib, pneumococcal (PCV) and meningococcal vaccines.
- Know the warning signs: sudden high fever, severe headache, stiff neck, vomiting, confusion, sensitivity to light, and seizures — seek emergency care immediately.
- Share accurate information and encourage vaccination in your community.
- Support survivors and families who face long-term effects.

We can reduce deaths and disability by acting together — awareness, vaccination and prompt care save lives.

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𝗣𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗰 𝗦𝗲𝗽𝘀𝗶𝘀 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸, 𝗔𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗹 𝟮𝟬-𝟮𝟲, highlights the importance of recognizing sepsis in children, a life-threatening response to infection that can develop rapidly and requires urgent attention. Watch for key signs such as rapid breathing, fast heart rate, confusion or disorientation, fever or shivering, muscle pain, not passing urine, and discoloured skin. Early detection is essential because sepsis can quickly worsen and become critical.

If you notice these symptoms in a child or anyone else and feel something is seriously wrong, seek medical help immediately. Sepsis may look like common illnesses but can escalate fast. Trust your instincts—if it doesn’t feel right, act quickly and ask, “Could it be sepsis?” Raising awareness during Pediatric Sepsis Week can save lives.

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