Leak in operating theatre at Hong Kong hospital investigated

Hong Kong health officials have called for an investigation into a teaching hospital after a water leak was reported during surgery. The incident took place at the CUHK Medical Centre in Sha Tin on March 10. During an eye surgery, water began dripping from the ceiling onto the operating table. Doctors and staff quickly covered the patient with a cloth to keep her dry. They also protected the surgical instruments with a sterile cover. The incident came to public attention following a report by a local media outlet. This is not the first time leaks have been reported in the hospital's operating theatres. Health authorities state that the surgery was completed without issues. They noted that the patient remained stable and no complications occurred. The CUHK Medical Centre is a private teaching hospital that opened in 2021, supported by significant government funding.