Research Month

In many countries (1) , encephalitis is more common than ALS/motor neurone disease (2), cerebral palsy, multiple sclerosis and bacterial meningitis.

And yet - in comparison - investment in medical research and general awareness around encephalitis is lacking.

That is why we are launching Encephalitis Research Month this June to highlight the need for funding into encephalitis.

Research into encephalitis is crucial.

Not only does it accelerate our understanding of why encephalitis happens, it can also lead to new treatments and therapies - saving lives and bringing hope to millions today and in the future as it has done for other conditions.

The Encephalitis Society has always been committed to increasing the amount of research we fund – but we can’t do this without your support.

That is why we need you to do TWO things this June.

1. Make a donation towards our research appeal.

2. Sign our petition calling for investment in encephalitis research (from 22nd June).

You can find out more about Encephalitis Research Month below.

Have you heard of Encephalitis?

It is a rare but deadly condition that affects the brain.

We spoke to @BeckAdlington about what happened to her sister when she got the medical condition. | #5News #Encephalitis pic.twitter.com/BdWtVoZU02

— Channel 5 News (@5_News) May 29, 2019

(1) Encephalitis Incidence figures suggest the condition is generally more common than Motor Neurone Disease, Cerebral Palsy, Multiple Sclerosis (MS), and bacterial meningitis with a few exceptions. For example, MS in the US has a higher incidence, and bacterial meningitis has a higher incidence in sub-Saharan Africa, largely because in these countries the risk of catching meningitis is higher and they often have the least resources to respond effectively against the disease.”

(2) Also known as ALS or amyotrophic lateral sclerosis in North America.