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‘Horrific’ conditions grip U.K. hospitals unprepared for heat

A Doctors’ Association U.K. survey found 83% of NHS staff called workplaces very hot or dangerously hot, with more than two-thirds citing patient-safety risks.

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In hospitals built for a cooler climate, staff dealt with patients too sweaty to receive IV drips, medication at risk of degrading and colleagues collapsing on the job.

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‘Horrific’ conditions grip U.K. hospitals unprepared for heat

In hospitals built for a cooler climate, staff dealt with patients too sweaty to receive IV drips, medication at risk of degrading and colleagues collapsing on the job.

·Chiyoda, Japan
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‘Inhumane’: UK’s extreme heat pushes NHS staff, patients to limit

In hospitals built for a cooler climate, staff are dealing with patients too sweaty to receive drips and colleagues collapsing on the job.

·Hong Kong, Hong Kong
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South China Morning Post broke the news in Hong Kong, Hong Kong on Monday, August 17, 2026.
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