Sacred Pilgrimage, Secure Health: Directives for a Safe Hajj Journey By Dr Ankush Kommawar. Consultant Pediatrician & Neonatologist Ankura Hospital for women and Children, Meningitis is a serious and potentially life-threatening infection that causes inflammation of the protective membranes surrounding the brain and spinal cord. It can be caused by bacteria, viruses, fungi, or parasites, with bacterial meningitis being the most severe form. Among the various strains, meningococcal meningitis, caused by Neisseria meningitidis , is highly contagious and can spread rapidly in crowded environments. To prevent meningococcal meningitis, the meningococcal vaccine is administered, offering protection against multipl...