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Three students have been diagnosed with tuberculosis recently at two third level colleges in the city. Two are attending NUI Galway and one is a student at GMIT.

Knowing the signs and symptoms of meningitis is more important than ever during the winter months as cases tend to peak at this time of the year, according to ACT for Meningitis, the Irish charity for meningitis awareness and support.

An upsurge in the number of mumps cases, mainly among men in the 17 to 24 year age group, has been reported in Galway.

The first vaccine which protects against meningitis B should be included in the national immunisation programme, a leading meningitis organisation said this week.

A Galway based national meningitis charity says the biggest barrier it has faced since it was set up three years ago is overcoming myths and misinformation about the condition.

A case of meningitis has been identified in a crèche in Castepollard, it was confirmed this week.

A 46-year-old city man undergoing treatment in the United States for a condition he contracted abroad is to benefit from a major fundraiser being held tonight (Thursday) at 8.30pm at Crowe’s Bar in Bohermore.

People are being urged to support a fundraising celebrity soccer game on Friday evening which will benefit two local charities.

A meningitis awareness charity is urging people to be on the alert for the condition which is more common during winter.

More than 500 boys and girls will take part in a 12 hour sponsored soccer marathon in Oranmore later this month to raise funds for local charities.