Number of people hospitalised after being discharged increases by 19% and exceeds 2,800
Inappropriate hospitalisations now account for 13.9% of patients in public hospitals, compared to 11.1% two years ago and 11.7% in 2025.
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Inappropriate hospitalisations now account for 13.9% of patients in public hospitals, compared to 11.1% two years ago and 11.7% in 2025.

The hospital unit had previously stated that the 32-year-old patient had fled.

Hospitals are cancelling surgeries due to the increased pressure from flu cases, coinciding with a general strike taking place today.
