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Rotorua Hospital Special Care Baby Unit: Refurbishment to begin in October after ‘ongoing’ water leaks

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The New Zealand Herald
· Jun 28, 2026
Waikato Hospital ED swamped as winter patient surge overwhelms staff
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Hi China
· Jul 7, 2026
Firefighters rescue infant trapped by rising floodwaters
Severe flooding trapped residents in a residential complex in Nanning, Guangxi. A baby needed urgent hospital checks amid the floodwaters. Firefighters rushed over by rescue boat, steadily caught the infant handed down from upstairs and safely evacuated the little one to safety. #EverydayHero
Yemen News Agency - SABA
· Jun 28, 2026
Nasser Medical Complex in Gaza: Neonatal Unit Operating at 150% Capacity Amidst Rising Premature Births
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· Jun 25, 2026
Brand new, EUR 2 million water slides injured numerous visitors at one of Hungary’s most popular resorts
Just days after their grand opening, a set of newly installed water slides at one of Hungary’s most popular spa resorts caused several injuries, with some incidents requiring ambulance assistance. Continue reading: https://dailynewshungary.com/2-million-water-slide-injury-visitors-hungary/
The Olive Press
· Jun 30, 2026
Severe staff shortages trigger major summer crisis warnings at main Marbella hospital – as workers are found living in vans and cars
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· Jul 5, 2026
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Related coverage for "Rotorua Hospital Special Care Baby Unit: Refurbishment to begin in October after ‘ongoing’ water leaks": The New Zealand Herald — Waikato Hospital ED swamped as winter patient surge overwhelms staff. Hi China — Firefighters rescue infant trapped by rising floodwaters. Yemen News Agency - SABA — Nasser Medical Complex in Gaza: Neonatal Unit Operating at 150% Capacity Amidst Rising Premature Births. DailyNewsHungary — Brand new, EUR 2 million water slides injured numerous visitors at one of Hungary’s most popular resorts. The Olive Press — Severe staff shortages trigger major summer crisis warnings at main Marbella hospital – as workers are found living in vans and cars. NPR News — Super Typhoon Bavi brings intense winds to Guam and surrounding Pacific islands

