Meningitis: Health warning for students as two die of infection at University of Kent | The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentIndependentSwipe for next articleIndependent Bulletin homepageDownload our appAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleNicole Wootton-CaneSunday 15 March 2026 20:53 GMTThe UKHSA and the NHS are arranging antibiotics for some students at the University of KentTwo 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.In fullTwo students die after outbreak of ‘invasive’ meningitis at UK universityThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in