BBC Sport presenter Seema Jaswal has revealed she was given a "second chance" at life after a terrifying bout of meningitis B left her in a coma for up to 48 hours when she was a teenager. Working part-time at a coffee shop whilst studying for her A-Levels, Jaswal initially experienced what seemed like a severe headache. BBC Sport presenter Seema Jaswal was put in a coma for 48 hours | GETTY "It felt really debilitating," Jaswal said. BBC Sport presenter Seema Jaswal admitted she was so lucky to escape with her health intact | GETTY Despite the doctor's earlier assessment, she trusted her instincts and immediately called for an ambulance. She noted that the rash many associate with meningitis actually appears last, when the infection has entered the bloodstream.

Source: BBC March 21, 2026 09:24 UTC