The Saint-Luc university clinics, in Brussels, are affected by a “important“computer failure, announces a press release. At this stage, specifies the latter, there is no indication of an external cyberattack.
The care of patients currently hospitalized continues normally and safely, according to the hospital. “Activity must nevertheless be reduced temporarily“. This Wednesday, January 22, all consultations will be canceled, as well as all examinations for outpatients (radiology, MRI, radiotherapy, endoscopies, etc.). This is also the case for all non-vital surgical interventions. At the emergency level, only vital emergencies will be provided. However, everything is done to maintain chemotherapy and dialysis.
Saint-Luc asks not to attempt to contact the hospital until further notice, and refers to its website saintluc.be.
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