This document presents a correction to an article published in Lancet Neurology. The original article, titled 'Global, regional, and national burden of meningitis, its risk factors, and aetiologies, 1990–2023: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2023,' was issued in 2026. The correction pertains to the 'Declaration of interests' section within the aforementioned article. Specifically, the statement concerning Bogdan Oancea has been adjusted. This change has been implemented in the online version of the article. The correction was made as of June 17, 2026. The aim is to ensure the accuracy and transparency of the published information.