UK Hospitals Struggle After Cyberattack Disrupts Blood Tests and Surgeries

A ransomware attack on a pathology firm has led to significant delays in medical procedures and a critical shortage of blood supplies.

Medical students are volunteering to help mitigate disruptions at affected hospitals.
Thousands of blood samples have been discarded due to the attack, impacting routine care.
The NHS has issued an urgent appeal for blood donors, particularly those with O-negative and O-positive blood types.
The cyberattack is suspected to be carried out by the Russian group Qilin.
Hospitals have reverted to manual record-keeping, increasing the risk of errors and further delays.