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Dr Talemaitoga is a GP, currently working between Christchurch and Manukau, Auckland. He has a wealth of experience working with people in New Zealand as well as around the Pacific. He previously held the position of Chief Advisor for Pacific H
Dr Emma Best has a special interest in pneumococcal and meningococcal meningitis in children. Dr Best provides us with a solid understanding of the disease, the difference between bacterial and viral meningitis, and how they clinically present.
Lisa and Mark Gallagher said goodbye to their beautiful daughter in July 2012. Tesh contracted meningococcal disease as an 18 year old and died within 18 hours of seeing a GP for flu-like symptoms. The disease progressed so quickly and went str
Jamie Martin is a meningitis survivor, a multiple amputee, a US paralympian and an absolute inspiration. Against all odds, she survived meningococcal infection and after a long process of recovery and rehabilitation now works to educate familie
Paul Gilberd works with a small team of dedicated volunteers to raise awareness of pneumococcal and meningococcal meningitis, to provide information and education, and to advocate for access to vaccinations for all New Zealanders. The Foundatio
Jamie Martin is a meningitis survivor, a multiple amputee, a US paralympian and an absolute inspiration. Against all odds, she survived meningococcal infection and after a long process of recovery and rehabilitation now works to educate familie
Responsible for the management of vaccine preventable diseases and communicable diseases in NZ, the Ministry receives regular surveillance reports from ESR regarding the latest statistics for meningococcal disease and monitors trends in the num
PHARMAC is NZ's government agency which decides which medicines are funded within a fixed budget decided by the Minister of Health. They assess new medicines applications and make decisions about which ones are reimbursed and made available to
Dr Tony Smith has had first hand experience treating patients with meningococcal disease and meningitis in intensive care units at North Shore Hospital and Auckland City Hospital. He has been profoundly influenced by this devastating disease an
Dr Talemaitoga is a GP, currently working between Christchurch and Manukau, Auckland. He has a wealth of experience working with people in New Zealand as well as around the Pacific. He previously held the position of Chief Advisor for Pacific H
As a researcher and vaccine specialist Dr Petousis-Harris sees our battle with pneumococcal and meningococcal disease as an ongoing battle with a microbe that does not discriminate. In our discussion, Dr Petousis-Harris provides an insight as t
Dr Emma Best has a special interest in pneumococcal and meningococcal meningitis in children. Dr Best provides us with a solid understanding of the disease, the difference between bacterial and viral meningitis, and how they clinically present.
Lisa and Mark Gallagher said goodbye to their beautiful daughter in July 2012. Tesh contracted meningococcal disease as an 18 year old and died within 18 hours of seeing a GP for flu-like symptoms. The disease progressed so quickly and went str
Peter and Helen Rowlands' lives have been impacted by meningitis not just once, but twice. Their son Gareth died from meningococcal septicaemia at 16 years of age while living at boarding school in the UK, leaving the family totally devastated.
Cheralyn's son Matthew contracted meningitis at 3½ years of age. After a full day at daycare, Matthew was drowsy, had a sore neck and disliked bright lights. Cheralyn was concerned for his health and when Matthew's symptoms changed she trusted
Meningococcal meningitis changed Louise's life completely. Louise and her Mum Frankie talk about her symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and her long road to recovery. Louise's love for animals has played a significant role in her recovery and reha
Sara had just finished university and started her first job when she got sick and went home with what she thought was the flu. Sara's mother kept an eye on her that afternoon and took her to an A&E clinic to be checked out. She was discharged h
Throughout this podcast series, we talk with a range of people who share their knowledge and experiences - survivors, bereaved families, medical professionals, government representatives and decision makers. We aim to educate and inform all New
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