NSW government denies ‘covering up’ deadly fungal outbreak at major hospital

In late 2025, a cluster of Aspergillus infections occurred at Royal Prince Alfred (RPA) hospital's transplant unit in Sydney, Australia. The outbreak resulted in the deaths of two patients and sickened four others. The New South Wales health minister addressed concerns about the lack of public notification regarding the outbreak. The minister denied accusations of a cover-up, stating the decision not to publicize the infections was made to avoid causing unnecessary public alarm. The incident has raised questions about transparency in reporting hospital-acquired infections.