There were clear warnings': Readers on the NHS flunami' crisis

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"Independent readers say it's no surprise the NHS is being hit by a flunami a sudden surge in flu cases that has pushed health secretary Wes Streeting to warn the service is close to collapse. Many argued that years of underinvestment, delayed vaccinations and an overstretched workforce have left the system dangerously exposed. Their comments came after Streeting admitted he is genuinely fearful for patient safety if next week's resident doctors' strike goes ahead, amid a 55 per cent weekly rise in flu cases."

The Independent covers topics from reproductive rights and climate change to Big Tech while investigating matters such as Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC and producing documentaries like 'The A Word' that highlight American women fighting for reproductive rights. The outlet emphasizes parsing facts from messaging and maintains open access by choosing not to use paywalls, relying on donations to fund reporters on the ground. Readers warn the NHS is experiencing a 'flunami' surge in flu cases, citing years of underinvestment, delayed vaccinations, overstretched workforces, too few beds and chronic staff shortages. Many readers described resident doctors as undervalued and overworked and expressed fear for patient safety amid looming strikes and rising flu rates.

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