Health board investigates death of boy, six

HEALTH officials in the South Eastern Health Board area are investigating the sudden death of a six-year-old boy who was waiting to be seen by doctors at Waterford Regional Hospital.

They have also confirmed a toddler has died from meningitis.

The six-year-old became unwell at his home in Kilkenny, suffering from joint pain, and was brought to his GP. He was then referred to Waterford Regional Hospital for an out-patients appointment.