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NSW Health Minister hiding from hospital's maggot, mould and maintenance mess
21 Jan 2026 19:08 GMT
"[Honeywell is] going above and beyond its contractual obligations in an effort to prevent further leaks, mitigate against additional mould risk, and prioritise patient and staff welfare," a spokesperson said.
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Maggots discovered inside airconditioning vent at Newcastle hospital
20 Jan 2026 23:51 GMT
… Hosptial in Newcastle after maggots reportedly fell from the … hospital,” they said.
The maggot discovery comes after law firms … were “concerned” by the maggot discovery.
“We are concerned … risks of pest infestations.”
Health minister Ryan Park said while …
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Flesh-eating fly nears US, triggering CDC health advisory
20 Jan 2026 20:19 GMT
… officials warned doctors, public health authorities, and the public … Microbiology.
The CDC said healthcare officials should consider a … tribal, local or territorial health department.
Members of the … try and remove any maggots or egg masses yourself, …
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Queensland hydro project shuts down over maggot-infested meals
20 Jan 2026 19:04 GMT
… inspector after images emerged of maggot-infested meals being served to … or imminent risk to the health and safety of persons residing …
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Maggots rain down on patients at NSW hospital infested with mould
20 Jan 2026 08:37 GMT
… to the hospital’s general medicine ward and other hospitals. … in the mould from which maggots hatch.
Private consortium Novacare … and transfer 15 general medicine patients to private hospitals … overseen by NSW Health.
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Patients evacuated after maggot discovery shuts hospital ward
20 Jan 2026 07:17 GMT
… transferred to another facility after maggots were discovered in their … we've got a maggot issue, but it… within the facility."
Health minister wants long-term solution … -private partnership, with Calvary Health Care and Novacare running operations …
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'Raining maggots': hospital declares internal emergency, closes second ward
19 Jan 2026 19:07 GMT
A Hunter New England Health spokesperson apologised to impacted patients, saying their relocation would allow specialist pest controllers access to the affected areas. "The affected four-bed room, where pests were discovered today was vacated …
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<![CDATA[Follow the money: Patient health suffers from ill-advised, unnecessary treatments]]>
19 Jan 2026 18:02 GMT
… Advocacy organization Accountable for Health has documented some of … them here.
Medical Economics: Accountable for Health has compiled some … it became infested with maggots, and ultimately that patient … to deliver better patient health outcomes. And we…
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Real maggots were used on 'The Pitt' set to make scene authentic
18 Jan 2026 23:49 GMT
… and that a dedicated maggot wrangler looked after them … choice to use real maggots has sparked reactions from … chaotic world of frontline healthcare.
The Pitt premiered on … the medical community for its accuracy, realistic portrayal of healthcare workers …
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New cases of New World screwworm reported 70 miles from Texas-Mexico border
22 Jan 2026 00:48 GMT
… National Service of Agro-Alimentary Health, Safety, and Quality, according … type of parasitic blowfly whose maggots infest the living tissue … , veterinarians can remove the maggots from the mammal’s wound … animal. If we see any maggots on a living animal, …