Meningitis B outbreak

As part of the community across the Diocese in Canterbury, we are saddened to hear of the deaths of young people from the University of Kent and Queen Elizabeth School, Faversham because of meningitis.

As with our colleagues in the Cathedral and across schools, parishes and benefices across the parts of Kent we serve, our thoughts and prayers are with the families who have been plunged into grief alongside all those who are working hard to sustain the wellbeing and health of others.

We continue to follow the guidance being offered and stand ready to offer our support.

All are advised to follow the guidance from UK Health Security Agency

We will continue to monitor the situation.

Read more

Archbishop Sarah’s statement on the meningitis outbreak in Kent

Updates from Canterbury Cathedral

UK Health Security Agency

 

 

First published on: 19th March 2026
Page last updated: Thursday 19th March 2026 9:03 PM
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