NSW Hospitals Face Scrutiny Over Maintenance Issues After Mould Outbreak Kills Two Patients

A snap review into New South Wales hospitals has revealed serious maintenance issues, including possums, asbestos, and pigeons, following a mould outbreak at Sydney’s Royal Prince Alfred hospital that led to two patient deaths. The health minister has pledged swift action to improve hygiene.

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Possums, asbestos and pigeons: snap review into NSW hospitals highlights serious maintenance issues

Health minister pledges to work quickly to improve hygiene after mould outbreak in Sydney’s Royal Prince Alfred hospital left two patients dead Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast The New South Wales government has announced a snap review of serious hospital maintenance issues after a mould outbreak in a transplant ward at Sydney’s Royal Prince Alfred hospital left two patients dead in late 2025. The health min...

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NSW Hospitals Face Scrutiny Over Maintenance Issues After Mould Outbreak Kills Two Patients

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Possums, asbestos and pigeons: snap review into NSW hospitals highlights serious maintenance issues

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