South Africa's NHLS suffers cyber-attack, disrupting blood test result generation and transmission.

South Africa's National Health Laboratory Service (NHLS) has experienced a cyber-attack that has impacted its ability to automatically generate and send blood test results to doctors. The organization is working on alternative plans, including implementing an electronic registration system for samples and test results, and aims to have all systems back online by mid-July. The matter has been reported to the police and relevant regulatory bodies.

July 04, 2024
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