Jane Kirby
Health
New research finds lymph node change could indicate breast cancer risk
New research could help identify people who are at higher or lower risk of breast cancer spreading
By Jane Kirby
6 Jun 2026
Politics
First men tested in landmark UK prostate cancer screening trial
Later this week, the UK National Screening Committee (UKNSC), which advises the Government, publishes its final guidance on screening.
By Jane Kirby
23 Mar 2026
Health
No new cases of meningitis linked to Kent outbreak reported – UKHSA
Health Secretary Wes Streeting praised the ‘Herculean efforts’ to protect people.
By Jane Kirby
23 Mar 2026
Politics
Meningitis: Parts of UK could see ‘sporadic’ but ‘containable’ clusters
Some 18 cases of meningitis have been confirmed, alongside a further 11 ‘probable cases’ – all with links to Kent.
By Jane Kirby
20 Mar 2026
Politics
Meningitis: ‘Sporadic’ household clusters could appear elsewhere in UK
Two people have died and more have been admitted to hospital as health leaders deal with an ‘unprecedented’ outbreak of the deadly bug.
By Jane Kirby
20 Mar 2026
Politics
Meningitis: Family describe ‘immeasurable loss’ as cases rise to 29
Juliette Kenny, 18, died one day after first showing symptoms, which were vomiting and discolouration in her cheeks.
By Jane Kirby
20 Mar 2026
Politics
Meningitis outbreak: Students turned away for vaccines in Kent
Two students have died and others are being treated in hospital as health officials try to establish why meningitis has spread so rapidly.
By Jane Kirby
19 Mar 2026
Politics
Health Secretary promises more meningitis vaccines as number of cases rise to 27
Wes Streeting said the spread of meningitis is not like Covid but he wanted more people to be protected.
By Jane Kirby
19 Mar 2026
Health
Meningitis cases rise to 27 in Kent outbreak
Two students have died and a number of others have been admitted to hospital in what experts say is an ‘unusual’ outbreak
By Jane Kirby
19 Mar 2026
Health
Cases of meningitis expected to rise in ‘unusual outbreak’, health chief says
New figures will be released on Thursday morning which are expected to see cases push above 20.
By Jane Kirby
19 Mar 2026
Health
Health Secretary to visit Kent vaccination centre after meningitis outbreak
One school pupil and one university student have died following the outbreak linked to a nightclub in Canterbury.
By Jane Kirby
19 Mar 2026
Health
Meningitis: Students begin receiving vaccine as alert sent to NHS in England
Two students died and 18 more cases are being investigated by the UK Health Security Agency.
By Jane Kirby
18 Mar 2026
Health
Meningitis: Jab rollout to 5,000 university campus students begins
Two students have died and 18 other cases of meningitis are being investigated by health officials.
By Jane Kirby
18 Mar 2026
Health
Meningitis: Students begin receiving vaccines following deadly outbreak
Two students died and 18 more cases are being investigated by the UKHSA after an outbreak of meningitis linked to a nightclub.
By Jane Kirby
18 Mar 2026
Health
Meningitis: Cases rise to 20 amid ‘explosive’ outbreak
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) said the number of cases could rise in the coming days.
By Jane Kirby
18 Mar 2026
Health
Thousands of students offered vaccines in bid to stem ‘explosive’ meningitis
Health chiefs said they have not seen an outbreak on this scale in all of their careers.
By Jane Kirby
18 Mar 2026
Health
Meningitis: Health chiefs dealing with ‘explosive’ and ‘unprecedented’ outbreak
Some 15 cases of meningitis have so far been reported to the UK Health Security Agency, including two deaths.
By Jane Kirby
17 Mar 2026
Health
Meningitis outbreak: Students in university halls in Kent to be offered vaccine
Health Secretary Wes Streeting said most students would not already be vaccinated against meningitis B.
By Jane Kirby
17 Mar 2026
Health
Meningitis B is strain behind outbreak that has left two dead
An 18-year-old A-level student called Juliette and a university student have died in the meningitis outbreak.
By Jane Kirby
17 Mar 2026
Health
School pupil among two dead in meningitis outbreak
A pupil in Year 13 in Faversham has died, alongside a student at the University of Kent.
By Jane Kirby
16 Mar 2026
Health
NHS waiting list for treatment continues to fall, figures show
NHS England said waiting lists were down despite the NHS seeing its busiest winter on record.
By Jane Kirby
12 Mar 2026