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Meningococcal Disease

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No signs of meningitis disease outbreak in UK affecting Ireland, says HSE

No signs of meningitis disease outbreak in UK affecting Ireland, says HSE

Thu, 19 Mar, 2026

All confirmed cases linked to the outbreak so far are young adults. Two young people have died from contracting the disease

Probable case of meningococcal disease being investigated at Belfast school

Probable case of meningococcal disease being investigated at Belfast school

Wed, 18 Mar, 2026

The PHA said the case is not linked to the ongoing meningitis outbreak in England, which has claimed the lives of two young people.