June 9, 2024
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Hospitals in London have had to cancel cancer operations this week because of a Russian cyber-attack that continues to cause serious disruption to NHS services in the capital.
Cancer surgeries delayed:Â St Thomas' and King's College hospitals have been forced to postpone cancer operations due to the cyberattack. This critical delay is because the attack crippled their ability to provide blood transfusions, a vital procedure during many cancer surgeries.
Widespread disruption across NHS services:Â The attack goes beyond these two major hospitals. It's impacting six NHS trusts and dozens of GP practices in southeast London, affecting millions of people's care. This disruption includes cancelled appointments and likely extends beyond just blood-related procedures.
Lack of transparency causing unease:Â While NHS England acknowledges the attack and its impact, they haven't released details on the number of cancelled operations, including critical procedures like transplants. This lack of transparency is causing frustration and unease among both staff and likely patients who are unsure about the status of their appointments.
Dr Chris Streather, the medical director for NHS England's London region, said : "We are sorry to all those who have been impacted and staff will work hard to re-arrange appointments and treatments as quickly as possible."
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