Death of patients at Glasgow hospital to be investigated, prosecutors confirm

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 2 min read 100% complete by Libby Brooks Scotland correspondentFebruary 1, 2026 at 04:06 PM

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Prosecutors are investigating the deaths of seven patients at Glasgow's Queen Elizabeth University Hospital (QEUH) due to infections linked to contaminated water and ventilation systems. The Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS) confirmed the investigation includes the deaths of Molly Cuddihy and Andrew Slorance, among others. These deaths occurred while patients, including children, were being treated for cancer at the Royal Hospital for Children and the QEUH. A public inquiry revealed that serious infections in 84 child cancer patients were likely caused by the contaminated water system. The health board has apologized and claims to be a different organization now, but concerns remain about the implementation of necessary changes.

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Anas Sarwar 40% Scotland 50% Gail Armstrong 60% Milly Main 60% Anthony Dynes 60% Scottish Labour ×260% Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service ×270% Andrew Slorance 70% Molly Cuddihy 70% Glasgow 80% Queen Elizabeth University Hospital ×490%

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hospital deaths 90% contaminated water 80% queen elizabeth university hospital 80% infection control 70% cancer patients 70% public inquiry 60% crown office and procurator fiscal service 60% scottish labour 50% fungal infection 40%

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Center-Left (-0.40)

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90%

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Glasgow

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