Title: Inside Health

Just over a week has passed since the initial meningitis cases were identified in Canterbury, yet many pressing questions remain unanswered. This week, we delve deeply into these uncertainties, examining what has been learned from the outbreak and assessing the likelihood of a recurrence. Additionally, author Michael Rosen joins the program to share his story; his son, Eddie, passed away from meningitis at the age of 18. Rosen discusses the rapid onset of the illness and how he navigates his grief. The episode also explores whether you can rely on health guidance from AI chatbots, featuring insights from a regular user of ChatGPT and GP Dr. Margaret McCartney, who voices her concerns on the matter.

Presenter: James Gallagher Producer: Gerry Holt Content Editor: Ilan Goodman Production Coordinator: Stuart Laws Studio Engineer: Donald MacDonald

Inside Health is produced by the BBC’s Audio Science Unit in partnership with The Open University. Programme Website

Source: BBC News Generated at: 2026-03-24 10:00:00 UTC