The Latest Breaking News from Kimberley Sampson

Two women who died with herpes weeks after giving birth should have been treated earlier, says coroner

Coroner ruled out unlawful killing and neglect verdicts as she gave her summary of findings.

The Independent UK · Jul 15, 2023

Families blast ‘disgraceful’ hospital trust after mothers’ herpes death inquest

One family said the coroner’s summing up was ‘incorrect’ and vowed to continue to fight for answers.

The Independent UK · Jul 14, 2023

NHS trust criticised over deaths of new mothers from herpes

Kimberley Sampson and Samantha Mulcahy died in 2018 after caesarean sections by the same surgeon in Kent

The Guardian - UK · Jul 14, 2023

Mother of woman who died with herpes ‘disgusted’ by NHS trust’s ‘lies’

Mid Kent and Medway Coroners is investigating the cases of Kimberley Sampson and Samantha Mulcahy.

The Independent UK · Apr 20, 2023

What is herpes? Inquest into death of two mothers after treatment by the same surgeon

Kimberley Sampson and Samantha Mulcahy were treated at hospitals in Kent in 2018

Evening Standard · Apr 19, 2023

NHS Trust accused of causing ‘pain and grief’ for family in new mothers’ inquest

East Kent Hospitals University NHS Trust has delayed the five-year wait for answers for the families of two mothers who died after childbirth.

The Independent UK · Mar 1, 2023