Based on provided article content: An outbreak of meningococcal disease among students in Kent occurred in March 2026, with 27 cases reported as of 19 March linked to a 'superspreading event' at the Club Chemistry nightclub in Canterbury (5–7 March), with two confirmed deaths. Authorities responded quickly by distributing antibiotics to potential contacts in accordance with existing guidelines for the management of clusters of invasive meningococcal disease. Meningitis B is an infectious disease caused by meningococcus that requires prompt medical attention. The article points to the need to understand this disease in the context of its rapid spread and severity in the population of young people. The public health response was coordinated and, according to experts, was in line with current guidelines for managing such epidemiological situations.