Boot Out Meningitis For Good

Together, We Can Eradicate Meningitis in Nigeria

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Empowering Lives: The Journey of Resilience and Hope

Boot Out Meningitis For Good (#BoOM4GOOD) is a foundation established in memory of Temi Braithwaite, who tragically passed away from meningitis at the age of 19. Temi, a vibrant university student, exhibited flu-like symptoms before her untimely death on December 11, 2014.

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BOOM4GOOD has provided over 2m support to patients

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Meningitis is a serious and potentially life-threatening condition, yet many people remain unaware of its symptoms. Our mission is to educate communities about the warning signs, which include fever, headache, neck stiffness, sensitivity to light, nausea, and confusion. By fostering awareness, we empower individuals to seek early medical intervention, improving survival rates and reducing the risk of long-term complications. Through campaigns, workshops, and outreach programs, we aim to make meningitis a household topic, ensuring everyone can recognize its symptoms.


Prevention is a powerful tool in the fight against meningitis. We focus on spreading knowledge about practical measures such as vaccination, maintaining proper hygiene, and reducing the risk of infection through awareness of crowded environments. Our educational materials and events provide actionable steps to protect individuals and families, helping to create healthier communities that are well-equipped to prevent meningitis outbreaks.

Certain populations, such as infants, young children, college students, and individuals with weakened immune systems, are more susceptible to meningitis. We work tirelessly to identify and support these high-risk groups by tailoring our awareness and prevention efforts to their specific needs. By addressing the vulnerabilities of these populations, we strive to minimize their risk and provide targeted resources to keep them safe.

Collaboration is at the heart of our efforts to combat meningitis. We partner with local health organizations, clinics, and community leaders to ensure that life-saving information, vaccines, and treatments are accessible to those who need them most. Together, we conduct community health drives, vaccination programs, and capacity-building initiatives to strengthen the local response to meningitis and reduce preventable deaths.

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