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Global IT Outage Impacts B.C. Health System

Passengers crowd the International flights departure terminal of Rome's Fiumicino airport, Friday, July 19, 2024, as many flights have been delayed or cancelled due to the worldwide internet outage. M

In British Columbia, the Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA) has reported that the ongoing global IT outage is affecting the networks and computers of the B.C. health system. The disruption, caused by the global Crowdstrike issue, is impacting various systems within the health network.

PHSA emphasized that their main priority is ensuring the continuity and quality of patient care despite the challenges posed by the IT outage. In response to the situation, the organization has activated contingency plans to maintain operational health care services and minimize disruptions to patient care as much as possible.

Crowdstrike issue causing disruption in health network systems.
PHSA reports global IT outage impacting B.C. health system.
PHSA focuses on maintaining patient care quality during IT challenges.

PHSA is known for providing specialized health care services to communities throughout British Columbia. The organization's efforts to address the IT outage reflect their commitment to delivering essential health services to residents across the province.

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