Tag: Hospital Capacity
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North-East hospitals under pressure as flu cases surge, HSE issues urgent guidance
Overview: Flu surge strains North-East hospitals Healthcare services in the North-East are facing heightened pressure following a sharp rise in influenza cases. Health Service Executive (HSE) officials reported that more than 3,000 flu cases were recorded in a single week, prompting urgent calls for action from health leaders and frontline staff. The spike comes at…
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Why this winter could bring the UK’s worst flu crisis in years
Rising alarm as Australia reports a record flu season Public health officials across the globe are watching Australia’s flu season with growing concern. This year, the southern hemisphere has reported unusually high influenza activity, with hospitalisations climbing and clinics reporting a steady stream of patients presenting with flu-like symptoms. The scale of the outbreak has…
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UK Faces Worst Flu Season as NHS Warns of Record Demand
Forecasts warn of a winter like no other The head of the NHS has issued a stark warning that Britain could be heading for its worst flu season on record. As hospitals brace for a surge in patients, health leaders say winter demand could push services to the brink. While flu remains a familiar annual…
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UK Warned of Potentially Record-Breaking Flu Season as NHS Faces Winter Strain
Warning of a brutal winter ahead The head of the National Health Service has warned that the upcoming winter could bring the strongest flu season on record for Britain. Speaking to reporters and health professionals, the senior NHS figure cautioned that hospitals may struggle to cope as patient numbers rise, potentially driving longer waits for…
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Pressure Mounts at University Hospital Galway After Busy Weekend and COVID Outbreaks
Overview: A Weekend Surge and Ongoing Outbreaks Strain Galway’s Hospital University Hospital Galway (UHG) is under significant pressure after a busy weekend that saw an exceptionally high number of emergency department (ED) visits, coupled with COVID-19 outbreaks on two wards. By Monday morning, the hospital reported 29 patients in the ED and 39 patients on…