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Irish hospitals exceed 100% bed capacity in H1 2026, overcrowding risk highest in several facilities
Irish IndependentLO·IE·2 days ago
The University Hospital of the West Indies in Jamaica reports its Accident and Emergency Department is operating beyond normal capacity, causing longer wait times for less urgent patients. The situation reflects ongoing strain on the island's public health system, though the specific cause and duration remain unclear.