Title: Inside Health

Episode Details

With the program now available for over a year, the latest episode tackles several pressing health issues. In the UK, authorities are reaching out to more than 30,000 individuals in the Canterbury region concerning a bacterial meningitis outbreak in Kent. The incident has resulted in two fatalities and left several others in critical condition. Presenter James Gallagher interviews immunologist Sir Andrew Pollard to explore the potential causes behind this outbreak.

While this domestic story dominates UK headlines, the global news cycle has been heavily focused on the ongoing situation in the Middle East for several weeks. James speaks with Dr. Antoine Abou Fayad, a medicinal chemist and microbiologist based in Beirut, Lebanon. Dr. Abou Fayad explains that the war, similar to the current conflict in the region, creates a "perfect storm" that accelerates the proliferation of multidrug-resistant infections, emphasizing that no one is immune to the risks.

Finally, the episode highlights a clinical trial at the University of Exeter, which utilizes interactive computer games to aid stroke patients in their recovery journey. James also participates in the trial to experience the therapy firsthand.

Credits Presenter: James Gallagher Producer: Alice Lipscombe-Southwell Researcher: Tom Hunt Editor: Ilan Goodman Programme Website

Source: BBC News Generated at: 2026-03-17 10:00:00 UTC