Category : Hospitals


NHS Hip and Knee Surgeries Delayed by Bone Cement Shortage

A global supply shortage of medical bone cement threatens to postpone thousands of NHS hip and knee replacement surgeries. Hospitals are prioritizing trauma and urgent care as officials work to resolve the supply chain disruption.

Kensington Club Fire Forces Evacuation

A major fire at the Kensington Roof Gardens Members' Club required 12 fire engines and dozens of firefighters, with office workers evacuated for hours as crews battled the blaze.

Karachi Shopping Centre Fire Death Toll Hits 67

The death toll from a devastating shopping centre fire in Karachi, Pakistan, has risen to 67 as rescue teams recover dozens more remains, with identification hampered by fragmentation.

Norovirus Admissions Jump 47%, London Cases Localised

New data reveals a 47% surge in norovirus hospital cases in early 2026, with outbreaks concentrated in specific NHS trusts. London's Royal Free London leads with 33 patients, while most trusts report zero cases.

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