Health warning for students as two die of meningitis

Health & Fitness
16 Mar 2026 • 4:53 AM MYT
The Independent
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  • Two students have died following an outbreak of "invasive" meningitis at the University of Kent.
  • The UK Health and Security Agency (UKHSA) reported at least 13 cases of meningitis between 13 and 15 March.
  • Health officials are arranging antibiotics for a number of students in the Canterbury area as a precautionary measure.
  • The specific strain of meningitis has not yet been identified, and the situation is being closely monitored by the UKHSA.
  • Students are advised to be vigilant for symptoms, as young people at university are particularly susceptible to meningitis.

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