Title: Inside Health

Episode summary: A year has passed since the initial report, yet more than a week after the first meningitis cases emerged in Canterbury, numerous critical inquiries remain unanswered. This week’s program delves deeply into these unresolved issues, examining the insights gained from the outbreak and assessing the potential for recurrence. Additionally, author Michael Rosen joins the broadcast to discuss the rapid onset of the disease that claimed his son Eddie’s life at the age of 18, as well as his ongoing journey through grief. The episode also explores whether you can rely on health guidance provided by AI chatbots, featuring perspectives from a frequent user of ChatGPT and GP Dr. Margaret McCartney, who shares her reservations on the matter. Presenter: James Gallagher Producer: Gerry Holt Content editor: Ilan Goodman Production coordinator: Stuart Laws Studio engineer: Donald MacDonald Inside Health was 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