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This study examined the experiences of families of meningitis patients and survivors in Ghana\u2019s Upper West Region to support public health interventions. The researchers employed a Giorgi phenomenological qualitative method to conduct the study between March and April 2023. Data were collected from 40 facilities and four District Health Directorates. Sixteen participants, including survivors and parents, were selected from meningitis linelists. The study employed content analysis, with a coding system revealing five main themes. Inter-coder reliability was checked, and peer debriefing was used to ensure credibility. The study identified five main challenges: reduced productivity, inability to perform labor-intensive work, financial strain on households, psychological trauma, and the impact of social support. These experiences highlight the subjective nature of post-meningitis challenges and are consistent with existing literature. Meningitis survivors and their families face physical, emotional, and financial challenges, which can have long-term impacts. However, social support plays a crucial role in resilience and recovery. 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