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Home / New ZealandRNZ29 Jul, 2026 10:05 PM4 mins to readChristchurch Hospital's emergency room is struggling with not enough beds for patients. Photo / RNZChristchurch Hospital's emergency room is struggling with not enough beds for patients. Photo / RNZBy RNZChristchurch Hospital has emergency plans to pitch a tent ou

A hospital has emergency plans to pitch a tent outside as it struggles for room.

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2 min readPuneJul 27, 2026 02:03 PM IST A doctor at the Sassoon General Hospital was assaulted allegedly by the son of a patient, who was later booked by the police. According to police, the incident happened when the doctor asked the accused not to record the video of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) treatment. Pol