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Damien Martyn ‘Progressing Well,’ Family Says After Meningitis Hospitalisation

Doctors at Gold Coast University Hospital continue close care during his recovery.

Overview

  • In their first public statement, Martyn’s partner Amanda and family said he is progressing well, thanked hospital staff, and requested privacy.
  • Adam Gilchrist said earlier this week that recent tests showed positive signs in the previous 24 hours, conveying the family’s gratitude for public support.
  • Gold Coast Health has described his condition as serious, with Martyn being treated at Gold Coast University Hospital after being placed in an induced coma.
  • Martyn fell ill on Boxing Day at his Gold Coast home before being rushed to hospital and diagnosed with meningitis.
  • Messages of support have poured in from across cricket, including from VVS Laxman, Ravichandran Ashwin, Michael Vaughan, Justin Langer, and Darren Lehmann.