Archive · 10 Dec 2025
Meningitis Awareness Program Held in Visakhapatnam
Meningitis, also called brain fever, is a serious illness that can be prevented by vaccines.
It's especially dangerous for young children, with many cases happening worldwide every year.
In India, it's a big problem, and many children under five years old die from it.
Doctors say it's important to know the signs, like fever, neck stiffness, and headaches, so people can get help early.
A doctor named DV Priyanka talked about this in Visakhapatnam to help people understand how to keep their children safe.
Meningitis, or brain fever, is a serious vaccine-preventable infection, especially dangerous for children.
An awareness program in Visakhapatnam highlighted the need for early detection and prevention through vaccination.
Globally, there are 2.5 million cases of meningitis reported each year, with 70% of deaths occurring in children under five.
Common symptoms include neck stiffness, fever, confusion, headaches, nausea, and vomiting, with less frequent symptoms being seizures, coma, and neurological deficits.
India is among the top three countries with the highest number of meningitis-related deaths.
- Who
- Pediatrician DV Priyanka and attendees of an awareness program in Visakhapatnam
- What
- An awareness program on meningitis (brain fever) and its prevention
- When
- Not specified (recent awareness program)
- Where
- Visakhapatnam, India
- Why
- To raise awareness about meningitis, promote early detection, and encourage vaccination
- Disease
- Meningitis (brain fever)
- Global Cases
- 2.5 million annually
- Child Mortality
- 70% under age 5
- India's Rank
- Top 3 in meningitis-related deaths
- Common Symptoms
- Neck stiffness, fever, confusion, headaches, nausea, vomiting
- Less Frequent Symptoms
- Seizures, coma, neurological deficits
- Prevention Method
- Vaccination