Royal Prince Alfred hospital

Royal Prince Alfred (RPA) Hospital, a major hospital in Sydney, Australia, is currently facing significant scrutiny due to a combination of maintenance issues and a recent fungal outbreak. A snap review of NSW hospitals was initiated following the outbreak at RPA, which resulted in the deaths of two patients. The review highlighted broader concerns about hygiene and maintenance across the state's hospital system, including issues like asbestos, pests, and mould. The NSW health minister has denied accusations of a cover-up regarding the fungal outbreak, stating that the decision not to publicize it was to avoid causing unnecessary public alarm. This situation has brought RPA's operational standards and transparency into question, raising concerns about patient safety and the hospital's ability to effectively manage infectious disease risks. Separately, the hospital also received flight attendants injured during turbulence on a Delta flight.