No Increase in Meningitis Cases in Ireland, Says HSE

What is invasive meningococcal disease and will the UK outbreak reach Ireland?

Twenty-seven cases have been linked to a nightclub in Kent, with two people dying in the outbreak

HSE says no increase in meningitis cases in Ireland following UK outbreak

The HSE said it is in regular contact with UK health authorities following the outbreak in Kent.

HSE in regular contact with UK authorities about meningitis outbreak

All confirmed cases are in young adults and nine cases are confirmed to be meningitis B

No increase in meningitis cases in Ireland, says HSE

The HSE has said that there is no increase in meningitis related disease (meningococcal disease) in Ireland beyond normal levels for this time of year, and there is currently no link between cases in Ireland and the recent outbreak in Kent.

Nine meningitis B cases confirmed in Ireland; HSE says ‘no evidence of increase or link’ to Kent outbreak

Nine cases of the B strain of meningitis have been confirmed in Ireland so far this year with another 38 in 2025, it emerged today.

UK meningitis outbreak not leading to increase in cases here – HSE

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