Encephalitis International
What is encephalitis?
Encephalitis is an inflammation of the brain. It is caused either by an infection invading the brain (infectious encephalitis) or through the immune system attacking the brain in error (post-infectious or autoimmune encephalitis).
World Encephalitis Day 2024
World Encephalitis Day is a yearly event we are proud to be a part of. This year it was on Thursday, 22nd February. Find out more about our global awareness campaign and the different ways you can get involved.
500K
People are affected by encephalitis globally each year
78%
of people across the world do not know what encephalitis is
111M
People reached during our 2023 World Encephalitis Day campaign
One person is diagnosed with encephalitis every minute.
The above number reflects how many people have been diagnosed so far this year.
Support us so they don’t have to face that diagnosis alone.
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One person is diagnosed with encephalitis every minute, and life for them and their family will never be the same again. Make a donation today and help us build a world without death and disability from encephalitis.
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