Hospital Outbreak: Deadly Mold & Unfinished Maintenance

0:00From the streets of Sydney to the world, this is Sydney News Today, a fungal outbreak at Sydney's Royal Prince Alfred Hospital killed two transplant patients and sicked four others late last year. The infection came from Aspergillus mold linked to construction on the hospital's $940 million redevelopment. New South Wales Health Minister Ryan Park didn't learn about the deaths until early February, even though his office got word on Christmas Eve. Several leaders have been probing the issue since early December, but Park was on holiday until January 5th. The transplant awards stay closed until February 9th when experts gave the all clear. Most people shrug off Aspergillus, but is deadly for those with weak immune systems. Opposition leaders slammed the slow communication as unacceptable. The 143-year-old hospital is a leader in advanced care, making the laps especially troubling. Today's budget hearing revealed bigger problems across new South Wales' 4,400 health buildings. A snapper view found ongoing pest issues like cockroaches, possums, birds, and pigeons

1:05at places like Tamworth and Royal Prince Alfred, 38 major maintenance jobs from last year remain unfinished, including roof repairs at five hospitals. Park admitted no building is perfect in such a vast system, but passed unreported infestations at major sites like Westmead and Row North Shore Show. Deeper challenges ahead. This episode is supported by our sponsor. Lay back. Press play. Let the pillow do the rest. Sound meets comfort. S-O-L-I-SoliPillow.com