The NHS has issued an urgent appeal for blood donors following a cyber attack that has severely impacted hospitals in London. The ransomware attack, which occurred on Tuesday, has left major hospitals struggling to match blood for transfusions, causing significant disruption to patient care.
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The attack targeted Synnovis, a key pathology partner, affecting services at King’s College Hospital, Guy’s and St Thomas’, the Royal Brompton, and the Evelina London Children’s Hospital. The cyber attack caused the cancellation of several procedures and has had a major impact on blood transfusions, as hospitals are unable to match patients’ blood as efficiently as before.
