104 Kids Wait for Spinal Surgery | Cork News

One hundred four kids are currently waiting for spinal surgery at Children’s Health Ireland, highlighting persistent delays despite 279 procedures completed this year. With 229 new cases added, the team aims for 540 surgeries by end of 2026—but their real focus is slashing wait times. Families face mounting stress over conditions like scoliosis and spina bifida, as a HSE-commissioned review continues. Meanwhile, outpatient waits have dropped to 3.9 months from over 7, and 99.5% of patients see a specialist within a year. The goal remains clear: every number represents a child—and teams are racing to deliver care faster, safer, and soon in a brand-new pediatric hospital designed just for them. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/f0d6a907d91e1b41