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Overcrowding Cripples Portuguese Hospitals as Wait Times Exceed Nine Hours
Due to a surge in respiratory infections and staff shortages, Portuguese hospitals experienced extremely long wait times for urgent care on Monday and Tuesday, with some patients waiting over nine hours; however, authorities ensured all patients received treatment.
Overcrowding Cripples Portuguese Hospitals as Wait Times Exceed Nine Hours
Due to a surge in respiratory infections and staff shortages, Portuguese hospitals experienced extremely long wait times for urgent care on Monday and Tuesday, with some patients waiting over nine hours; however, authorities ensured all patients received treatment.
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40% Bias Score
Gaza's Healthcare System Collapses Amidst Widespread Attacks on Hospitals
On January 3, 2025, the UN Security Council heard that Gaza's healthcare system is collapsing due to at least 136 attacks on medical facilities, killing over 1,050 medical professionals and leaving only 16 of 36 hospitals partially functional, with a total of 1,822 beds.
Gaza's Healthcare System Collapses Amidst Widespread Attacks on Hospitals
On January 3, 2025, the UN Security Council heard that Gaza's healthcare system is collapsing due to at least 136 attacks on medical facilities, killing over 1,050 medical professionals and leaving only 16 of 36 hospitals partially functional, with a total of 1,822 beds.
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52% Bias Score
UK Hospitals Restrict Visitors Amid Flu Surge
Four NHS trusts in the UK have restricted hospital visitors due to a flu surge, with over 4,500 flu patients hospitalized daily last week—a 3.5-fold increase year-on-year, prompting mask mandates and limited visiting hours amid an impending cold snap.
UK Hospitals Restrict Visitors Amid Flu Surge
Four NHS trusts in the UK have restricted hospital visitors due to a flu surge, with over 4,500 flu patients hospitalized daily last week—a 3.5-fold increase year-on-year, prompting mask mandates and limited visiting hours amid an impending cold snap.
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48% Bias Score
Northern Ireland Emergency Departments at Breaking Point
Northern Ireland's emergency departments are overwhelmed, with over half of 892 patients on New Year's Eve waiting over 12 hours; low staff morale and a lack of beds exacerbate the crisis, fueled by high flu and respiratory infection rates, according to Dr. Clodagh Corrigan.
Northern Ireland Emergency Departments at Breaking Point
Northern Ireland's emergency departments are overwhelmed, with over half of 892 patients on New Year's Eve waiting over 12 hours; low staff morale and a lack of beds exacerbate the crisis, fueled by high flu and respiratory infection rates, according to Dr. Clodagh Corrigan.
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48% Bias Score
Welsh Ambulance Service Stands Down Critical Incident After 340-Call Backlog
The Welsh Ambulance Service stood down a critical incident after a 340-call backlog on Monday, urging responsible service use and citing high demand and flu cases as contributing factors.
Welsh Ambulance Service Stands Down Critical Incident After 340-Call Backlog
The Welsh Ambulance Service stood down a critical incident after a 340-call backlog on Monday, urging responsible service use and citing high demand and flu cases as contributing factors.
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48% Bias Score
\"Rise in Minor Ailments Overwhelming UK Emergency Rooms\
\"A new audit reveals a significant rise in emergency room visits for minor ailments like hiccups and headaches, straining already overburdened NHS services, with officials urging the public to reserve A&E for genuine emergencies only.\
\"Rise in Minor Ailments Overwhelming UK Emergency Rooms\
\"A new audit reveals a significant rise in emergency room visits for minor ailments like hiccups and headaches, straining already overburdened NHS services, with officials urging the public to reserve A&E for genuine emergencies only.\
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40% Bias Score
400+ Face 12-Hour Hospital Bed Wait in Northern Ireland
Over 400 patients in Northern Ireland faced 12+ hour waits for hospital beds on Sunday night due to a combination of high demand, a cold snap, a peaking flu season, and insufficient social care support; staff suggest solutions including army assistance and regulatory changes.
400+ Face 12-Hour Hospital Bed Wait in Northern Ireland
Over 400 patients in Northern Ireland faced 12+ hour waits for hospital beds on Sunday night due to a combination of high demand, a cold snap, a peaking flu season, and insufficient social care support; staff suggest solutions including army assistance and regulatory changes.
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48% Bias Score
Influenza Surge Overwhelms European Hospitals
A post-holiday surge in influenza cases is overwhelming European hospitals, impacting all ages but disproportionately affecting children under 15 and adults over 60; France, Spain, Hungary, and Romania report increased hospitalizations and deaths, highlighting the importance of vaccination.
Influenza Surge Overwhelms European Hospitals
A post-holiday surge in influenza cases is overwhelming European hospitals, impacting all ages but disproportionately affecting children under 15 and adults over 60; France, Spain, Hungary, and Romania report increased hospitalizations and deaths, highlighting the importance of vaccination.
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36% Bias Score
China's Flu Outbreak Overwhelms Hospitals
A surge in flu-like illnesses is overwhelming hospitals in China, with videos on social media showing overcrowded units and reports of increased deaths and cremations, although official confirmation is lacking. The Chinese CDC reports that 30% of tests are positive for influenza.
China's Flu Outbreak Overwhelms Hospitals
A surge in flu-like illnesses is overwhelming hospitals in China, with videos on social media showing overcrowded units and reports of increased deaths and cremations, although official confirmation is lacking. The Chinese CDC reports that 30% of tests are positive for influenza.
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44% Bias Score
NHS Bed-Blocking Crisis Costs Taxpayers £2 Billion Annually
Delayed discharges from English hospitals cost taxpayers over £2 billion yearly, with over 12,000 beds daily occupied by patients fit for release, causing operational disruptions and impacting patient care due to insufficient social care provision.
NHS Bed-Blocking Crisis Costs Taxpayers £2 Billion Annually
Delayed discharges from English hospitals cost taxpayers over £2 billion yearly, with over 12,000 beds daily occupied by patients fit for release, causing operational disruptions and impacting patient care due to insufficient social care provision.
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40% Bias Score
Muface Healthcare Contract Faces Renewal Crisis
Spain's CSIF union urged Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez to intervene in the Muface healthcare contract bidding after Adeslas withdrew, prompting a 3-month extension costing €343.12 million to cover 1.5 million public employees and their families until a new contract is secured by mid-January.
Muface Healthcare Contract Faces Renewal Crisis
Spain's CSIF union urged Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez to intervene in the Muface healthcare contract bidding after Adeslas withdrew, prompting a 3-month extension costing €343.12 million to cover 1.5 million public employees and their families until a new contract is secured by mid-January.
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48% Bias Score
Welsh Ambulance Service Declares Critical Incident Amidst Unprecedented Demand
On January 1, 2024, the Welsh Ambulance Service declared a critical incident due to over 340 unanswered 999 calls and more than 90 ambulances waiting to handover patients, causing significant delays and impacting patient care, attributed to increased demand and handover delays.
Welsh Ambulance Service Declares Critical Incident Amidst Unprecedented Demand
On January 1, 2024, the Welsh Ambulance Service declared a critical incident due to over 340 unanswered 999 calls and more than 90 ambulances waiting to handover patients, causing significant delays and impacting patient care, attributed to increased demand and handover delays.
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40% Bias Score
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