Three deaths reported from meningococcal meningitis in five weeks

NZ Herald1NewsMonday 22 September 2025 · 2 outlets · 3 reports · updated
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Five confirmed cases of meningococcal meningitis have been recorded in New Zealand over the last five weeks. The Meningitis Foundation is calling for urgent action following three deaths, the most recent of which occurred over the weekend.

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First reported by NZ Herald, Mon 22 Sep 2025, 5:15pm · 3 reports from 2 outlets over 3 hours
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    Three deaths from meningococcal meningitis reported in NZ in past five weeks (opens in new tab)

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    'Heartbreaking': Three die of meningococcal meningitis in five weeks (opens in new tab)