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flag Two-year-old dies in Sydney hospital; parents claim negligence, sparking debate on healthcare privatization.

flag In September 2024, two-year-old Joe Massa died at Sydney's Northern Beaches Hospital due to hypovolemia, a condition caused by fluid loss. flag His parents claim staff ignored his critical condition for over three hours, denying him a bed and intravenous drip. flag Healthscope, which operates the hospital, has apologized and promised improvements. flag Health Minister Ryan Park called for a reevaluation of the hospital's privatization model to prioritize patient safety. flag The incident has sparked debate over the effectiveness of public-private partnerships in healthcare.

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