Health Meningitis outbreak prompts Barbadian students to leave UK campus Barbados Today20/03/2026028 views A drone view of people queueing to receive vaccinations at the Sports centre on the University of Kent campus, following an outbreak of meningitis cases in Kent, in Canterbury, Britain. (Photo credit REUTERS/Chris J. Ratcliffe Purchase Licensing Rights) Barbadian students are among those leaving the University of Kent campus in the United Kingdom following a meningitis outbreak that has claimed two lives, including one linked to the university. Health officials have launched a vaccination response as concerns grow, while students continue to depart the campus. Barbados TODAY is monitoring the situation and will provide further updates.