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Cork Hospitals Face Rising Waitlists | Cork News
Over 85,000 people are now waiting for hospital treatment in Cork, with South Infirmary and Cork University Hospital bearing the brunt—40,000 and nearly 30,000 respectively. Kids wait mostly at Cork University (over 5,000 under 18), while adults face longest delays for orthopaedics, eye, and ENT care. Though the backlog is rising, the Department of Health highlights progress in cutting ultra-long waits, attributing the uptick to increased demand and more referrals—signaling better awareness but also growing pressure on the system. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow…
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