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Townsville hospital could have been mitigated urology failings years earlier

Original report: ABC Queensland · 11 November 2026 at 8:28 am (Brisbane time)

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What we know so far

ABC Queensland reports on "Townsville hospital could have been mitigated urology failings years earlier". Its published summary states: The investigation of Townsville Hospital and Health Service (THHS) by Queensland Health found the THHS board was aware of gaps in urological care as early as 2022.. For the complete account and further updates, see the original reporting linked below.

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