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June 11, 2024 at 03:48PM
A cyberattack has disrupted UK pathology lab services, causing delays in critical functions in London hospitals. Dr. Gail Miflin has called for public blood donations to support surgeries. Synnovis, operated in partnership with NHS trusts and SYNLAB, is working with authorities to resolve the issue. The company expressed regret for the impact on patients and service users.
The meeting notes highlight the significant impact of a ransomware cyberattack on the UK pathology lab services provider Synnovis, which has disrupted critical pathology functions in hospitals across London. As a result, England’s most senior physicians have made a public appeal for help, particularly in the form of blood donations to address the delays in matching patient blood types. Dr. Gail Miflin, chief medical officer of NHS Blood and Transplant, emphasized the urgent need for O Negative and O Positive blood donors to support London hospitals in carrying out surgeries and providing the best care for patients. Synnovis is actively working with law enforcement and the National Cyber Security Centre to address the situation and minimize the impact on patients and service users. Additionally, the company expressed regret for the inconvenience caused and committed to staying in touch with local NHS services to provide updates on the developments.