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Worst April for hospital overcrowding

The INMO has reported that April 2026 represents the worst April on record for overcrowding, with 11,175 patients waiting for hospital beds around the country.

Over 11,130 patients on trolleys in March

The INMO has stated that 11,130 patients have been treated without a hospital bed in March 2026, making it the second highest March on record in terms of hospital overcrowding. 

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