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Za: Cybersecurity breach causes lab test delays, says Gauteng health department

Posted on July 2, 2024 by Dissent

TimesLIVE reports an update on a ransomware attack on the National Health Laboratory Services. The attack was confirmed by NHLS on June 25 and is still significantly impacting services.  DataBreaches has not spotted any ransomware group or threat actor claiming responsibility for this one.

There are delays in processing laboratory tests across public health facilities in Gauteng due to a recent security breach experienced by the National Health Laboratory Services (NHLS).

The breach affected the information technology systems and disrupted laboratory services, the Gauteng Department of Health said.

To mitigate the impact, the department said critical tests, such as blood tests for sodium, potassium, glucose and other vital chemicals, as well as urgent tests for infections and other serious conditions, are being prioritised.

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