FORGOTTEN HISTORY: Meningitis news topic - Caught on Camera

Baby who died from meningitis might have been saved if tested sooner, inquest finds

Five-month-old Esta High died at Leeds General Infirmary in November 2023 after doctors put her symptoms down to Covid-19

The Guardian - UK · Oct 20

Florida Plan to Drop Hepatitis B, Chickenpox, Hib, and Pneumococcal School Vaccine Rules Draws Doctors' Warnings

Florida may drop four vaccine requirements for schools and child care. See what hepatitis B, chickenpox, Hib, and pneumococcal shots prevent and what comes next.

Medical Daily · Oct 11

‘I could have died from meningitis before my first week of university – how to tell it’s not just freshers’ flu’

As the new university year begins, Sofia Mattacola Westley has urged students to be aware of the symptoms of meningitis

The Independent UK · Oct 11

Scientists discover why Kent meningitis outbreak was so deadly – and warn it could happen again

The March 2026 outbreak was liked to a nightclub in Canterbury with 21 people diagnosed with invasive meningococcal disease (IMD) in one week

The Independent UK · Sep 21

10-Year-Old Boy Dies Three Days After Headache as Pathology Reveals Bacterial Meningitis

A 10-year-old boy died three days after developing a headache, with pathology later revealing bacterial meningitis, influenza A and strep

International Business Times UK · Sep 11

A Rare Brain Disease That Never Had a Treatment Now Has One After First Federal Approval

The FDA approved Zanvastro, the first treatment for Alexander disease, a rare neurological disorder affecting fewer than one in a million people.

Medical Daily · Sep 7

First Treatment Ever Approved for Alexander Disease Targets the Protein Buildup Behind the Rare Brain Disorder

FDA approved Zanvastro for Alexander disease, the first therapy for a rare fatal brain disorder that has only ever had supportive care.

Medical Daily · Sep 4

Actor Samuel Monroe Jr Dies at 52 After Months in Hospital with Meningitis and MRSA Pneumonia

Samuel Monroe Jr died at 52 after months hospitalized with meningitis and MRSA pneumonia. Here is what is confirmed and what is not.

Medical Daily · Aug 29

Samuel Monroe Jr Cause of Death: 'Menace II Society' Actor Dies at 52 After 20 Seizures Lead to Brain Surgeries

Samuel Monroe Jr, known for his roles in 1990s Black cinema, has died at 52 after a severe illness. His death follows a prolonged battle with meningitis and family legal disputes.

International Business Times UK · Aug 27

'God Called Him Home': Menace II Society Star Samuel Monroe Jr Dies at 52 After Meningitis Battle

Samuel Monroe Jr, actor in 'Menace II Society', died at 52 after battling meningitis. His family revealed he faced misdiagnosis and severe complications, including MRSA pneumonia and seizures.

International Business Times UK · Aug 27