NHS executives disclosed that the severe cyberattack on Wirral hospitals from November 25, 2024, has lasting effects on cancer treatment waiting times. The attack forced hospitals to take their main clinical systems offline, leading to cancelled appointments and reliance on pen-and-paper procedures. A detailed analysis of the Wirral University Teaching Hospitals' ability to meet NHS waiting time targets revealed a significant rise in the number of patients waiting for chemotherapy by December, reaching unprecedented levels. Authorities anticipate that the repercussions of the attack will persist for months, hindering patient care.
NHS executives revealed the ongoing repercussions of last year's cyberattack on Wirral hospitals significantly hinder waiting times for cancer treatments, expected to continue for months.
The cyberattack beginning November 25, 2024, severely disrupted clinical systems and led to the cancellation of outpatient appointments and reliance on pen-and-paper operations.
Despite recovery efforts, by December 5, teams were still working to restore systems, causing an increase in cancer treatment waiting times to unprecedented levels.
The attack exploited a shared digital gateway service, underlining vulnerabilities in hospital cyber defenses that have led to enduring challenges in patient care.
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