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Meningococcal disease report Jan-Dec 2023

Please note: As of 1 July 2025, the New Zealand Institute for Public Health and Forensic Science (PHF Science) is the new name for the Institute of Environmental Science and Research (ESR). Research and reports published prior to this date may reference the organisation’s former name.

Summary

This report summarises invasive meningococcal disease notifications and trends nationally from 1 January to 31 December 2023. Information is based on data recorded in EpiSurv and at ESR’s Meningococcal Reference Laboratory as at 17 January 2024. Data presented may be further updated and should be regarded as provisional.

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