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Baby, 9 Months, Fights Deadly Meningitis Outbreak
18 Mar
Summary
- A nine-month-old baby is critically ill with meningitis.
- The infant is the youngest person affected by the outbreak.
- Upcoming surgeries are expected to be life-changing for her.
A national incident has been declared due to a severe meningitis outbreak, with a nine-month-old baby girl being the youngest known victim. Nala-Rose Fletcher is currently receiving critical care at Evelina London Children's Hospital in London. Her condition, while critical, is reported as stable.
Nala-Rose's family, from Folkestone in Kent, have expressed the profound emotional toll the situation has taken. They anticipate that upcoming surgeries will be life-changing for their daughter. The family noted that Nala-Rose remains very unwell and will likely experience lifelong challenges, a reality they are still coming to terms with.
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