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Nicola Sturgeon urged to ‘be honest’ about opening of infections row hospital
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde admitted contaminated water likely caused infections killing at least 84 patients after pressure to open Queen Elizabeth University Hospital on schedule.
- NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde admitted that contaminated water was likely linked to infections at the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital during the Scottish Hospitals Inquiry.
- Scottish Conservative leader Russell Findlay demanded to know who pressured the health board to open the hospital early, despite safety concerns.
- Former First Minister Nicola Sturgeon denied any wrongdoing, stating that claims of her applying pressure or knowing about safety issues are 'completely untrue.'
- First Minister John Swinney rejected claims of government pressure to open the hospital but agreed to release related documents if necessary.
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SNP ministers repeatedly rejected calls for public inquiry into safety at scandal-hit hospital
Parliamentary transcripts uncovered by the Sunday Mail show former health Secretary Jeane Freeman initially vehemently opposed an inquiry being launched before u-turning.
·Glasgow, United Kingdom
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Nicola Sturgeon urged to ‘be honest’ about opening of infections row hospital
The call came from Kimberly Darroch, whose daughter Milly Main died after contracting an infection at the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital.
·London, United Kingdom
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