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flag A 25-year-old mental health patient escaped from Cumberland Hospital in Sydney, sparking a police search amid growing concerns over safety and staffing.

flag A 25-year-old mental health patient, Madan Pandey, escaped from Cumberland Hospital in Sydney on Saturday, prompting a police search. flag This marks the third escape in recent weeks, following two incidents involving patients linked to violent acts, including a fatal stabbing and a crash that killed two women. flag Cumberland Hospital, already under investigation, has a significantly higher escape rate than other NSW mental health facilities, with staff citing chronic understaffing, security shortages, and systemic pressures. flag NSW Health and police are reviewing security and patient management, while officials acknowledge broader challenges in the mental health system.

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