NSW government denies ‘covering up’ deadly fungal outbreak at major hospital
The New South Wales government has refuted allegations of a cover-up concerning a deadly fungal outbreak at the Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, asserting that information was withheld to prevent public alarm.
Baby with an intestine six times smaller than ideal is discharged after being hospitalized since birth, in Paraná
Paulo Junior de Freitas, a baby with a severe intestinal malformation, has been discharged from the hospital after a year of surgeries and infections.
Fungal infection cluster at Sydney hospital linked to deaths of two patients
Health authorities are investigating a cluster of fungal infections at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital in Sydney associated with the deaths of two patients.
My nightmare lasted 17 months: my daughter died of infections
This article recounts the painful story of a mother whose daughter died from infections and complications while waiting for a heart transplant after 17 months in a hospital.
The emergency department must not be a "swamp of infections and danger"
Emergency doctors protest against the skewed allocation of workload between the emergency department and hospital wards at Landspítali, calling for better protection of emergency services.
Darkness Instead of Light! A Hospital in Gorakhpur Has Taken Away the Eyes of 9 People
Nine patients lost their eyesight after cataract surgeries at a private hospital in Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh, due to negligence and subsequent infections.
Surgical Infections as a Silent Epidemic
In Puglia, Italy, a rising number of hospital infections are leading to numerous patient deaths, which is prompting a surge in medical lawsuits, often fueled more by anger than a desire for financial compensation.
New flu strain symptoms to watch for as doctors issue warning for UK
Doctors in the UK have warned of a new flu strain, subclade K, that is causing increased infections and hospital admissions due to its worrying symptoms.
KBC Rijeka introduces complete visitation ban due to sudden increase in flu cases
The Clinical Hospital Center Rijeka has implemented a complete ban on visitors due to a significant rise in flu infections, effective from December 29, with some exceptions allowed in particularly justified cases.
Flu: Viruses are wreaking havoc - The Pediatric Hospital was overwhelmed during Christmas
A recent surge in viral infections, including seasonal flu and RSV, has overwhelmed pediatric hospitals in Greece as many parents and children ignored basic protective measures during the holiday season.
Viruses are sweeping through: 500 children in the emergency room of 'Aglaia Kyriakou' in 24 hours
A surge in viral infections has led to 500 children visiting the emergency room of Aglaia Kyriakou Hospital in just one day, with 10-15% requiring hospitalization.
Flu incidence begins to decline after reaching the peak of infections before Christmas
The incidence of flu in Spain began to decline after reaching its peak before Christmas, although hospital pressure remains high due to severe cases in vulnerable populations.