MenB: Kent hospital admits “indefensible” delay in raising alarm about suspected meningitis case

BMJ 2026 Open access

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Authors: Jacqui Wise
DOI: 10.1136/bmj.s581
Cited by: 1
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Abstract

MenB: Kent hospital admits "indefensible" delay in raising alarm about suspected meningitis case Jacqui WiseA Kent hospital has admitted to being too slow to alert the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) to a suspected case of meningitis.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Healthcare Systems and Challenges Bacterial Infections and Vaccines Healthcare Quality and Management

Publication details

Journal / source
BMJ
Publisher
BMJ
Volume
392
Pages
s581–s581
Publication date
25 March 2026
Language
EN