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www.jogh.org • doi: 10.7189/jogh.11.03006 1 2021 • Vol. 11 • 03006 Meningitis is a life-threatening inflammation of the membranes covering the brain and spinal cord [1]. It is usually caused by bacterial and viral pathogens, and is more commonly found among children experiencing malnutrition, overcrowded households, and low levels of immunization [1]. Patients who survive meningitis infection are at risk of developing permanent disabilities, including physical, hearing, and visual impairments [2]. In Low and Middle Income Countries, improvements in public health, and the expansion of clinical and rehabilitation services for people with disabilities should reduce the burden of meningitis disease and its associated impairments. While the research appropriately focuses on improving immunization programs to prevent meningitis, there is little attention given to people currently living with the consequences of the infection. The World Health Organization highlighted the importance of improving diagnostic and rehabilitation services by including ‘Support and Care for people affected by meningitis’ as the fourth of five pillars in their ‘Defeating Meningitis Roadmap’ [3].