Pasydy nurses warn winter admissions strain public hospitals

Pasydy union nurses have raised alarm over overcrowding in public hospitals, warning that increased winter admissions, mainly of patients with pulmonary problems and influenza, are placing patients and staff at risk.

In a statement, the Pasydy nurses branch said the surge in admissions has made it difficult to manage hospital admissions, with prolonged stays in accident and emergency departments often exceeding 24 hours due to a lack of available beds.

“This fact endangers the safety of patients...