UK Heatwave Impact..Surgeries Put on Hold

An intense heatwave in the United Kingdom is severely affecting daily life, with even hospitals struggling to cope. Doctors performing surgeries in National Health Service (NHS) hospitals are reportedly facing extreme heat and dehydration, forcing some to temporarily pause operations to cool down before continuing.

According to Royal College of Surgeons of England President Dr. Tim Lane, many older NHS buildings lack adequate cooling facilities, leading to delays and cancellations of surgeries. High humidity levels in some operating theatres have even caused moisture to form on surgical instruments, while patients are left waiting in rooms equipped with only small fans