Western Australia’s Premier concedes that ambulance ramping is still a “challenge,” as new figures show worsening hospital waiting conditions ahead of winter. Opposition parties point to data indicating ramping reaches a new monthly high for May. The reporting across outlets says the figures also show 5,383 hours spent waiting at WA hospitals. The Premier acknowledges the issue publicly, while the opposition uses the numbers to argue the problem is persisting and intensifying. The coverage frames the development as part of broader pressure on the health system leading into the colder months, when demand is expected to increase. While the sources agree on the figures and the Premier’s acknowledgement, they do not detail specific policy changes or additional measures in the summaries provided. Overall, the reports present a consistent picture: ambulance ramping remains unresolved, May records the highest monthly levels cited, and total waiting hours at hospitals are substantially elevated.
WA premier concedes ambulance ramping remains a challenge as waits rise
Western Australia’s Premier concedes that ambulance ramping is still a “challenge,” as new figures show worsening hospital waiting conditions ahead of winter. Opposition parties point to data indicati...
- Opposition parties cite new figures showing ambulance ramping reaches a new monthly high in May.
- Reports say 5,383 hours are spent waiting at WA hospitals.
- The WA Premier acknowledges ambulance ramping is a “challenge.”
- The issue is highlighted ahead of winter.
- All outlets attribute the worsening figures to data released for May.
The opposition has seized on new figures showing ramping was at a new monthly high for May, with 5383 hours spent waiting at WA hospitals.
2 months agoThe opposition has seized on new figures showing ramping was at a new monthly high for May, with 5383 hours spent waiting at WA hospitals.
2 months agoThe opposition has seized on new figures showing ramping was at a new monthly high for May, with 5383 hours spent waiting at WA hospitals.
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