“National average waiting times for elective surgeries have been reduced by 40% compared to 2019 levels.”
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Joseph Sant
Official press briefing · Cabinet Spokesperson
Verdict
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Available figures show a meaningful reduction in some surgical pathways, but the headline 40% figure does not represent the national average across all elective categories.
Why this rating
Published health authority dashboards show reductions ranging from 12% to 38% across different elective specialties [1][2]. The 40% figure appears to reflect the best-performing category rather than a national average.
What we checked
- Public hospital waiting list dashboards covering 2019–2024
- Annual health authority statistical reports
- Independent academic reviews of surgical throughput
What we did not conclude
- We did not assess clinical outcomes or post-operative care quality
- We did not evaluate waiting times for non-elective procedures
Sources
- [1]Annual waiting list report 2024
National Health Authority (sample)Primary
- [2]Surgical throughput dashboard
Public Hospitals Open Data (sample)Primary
- [3]Healthcare access review
Independent academic review (sample)
Correction & update history
28 October 2024
Added secondary source clarifying methodology of the headline figure.
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