from the BBC
"The cleanliness of most NHS hospitals in England is threatened by frequent invasions of rats, fleas, bedbugs, flies and cockroaches, a report claims.
Figures released by the Conservatives show that 70% of NHS Trusts brought in the pest controllers at least 50 times between January 2006 and March 2008.
Vermin were found in wards, clinics and even operating theatres. A patients' group said the situation was revolting..."
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It doesn't say which hospital had a rat infestation in the maternity unit. I can't imagine anything more disgusting.
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Upwind · 06/08/2008 13:34
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