Meningitis is an inflammation of the brain and spinal cord membranes. The disease can be fatal and continues to be a significant health risk around the world. Although the highest number of cases are found in the sub-saharan ‘African meningitis belt,’ people around the world are susceptible to meningitis infections, including in the United States. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), 1 in 10 people who get bacterial meningitis die, and 1 in 5 experience severe complications. Learn more in our blog at gideononline.com/blog

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