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Evening Standard
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Rebecca Black

Health minister hails ‘remarkable success’ of drive to tackle waiting lists

Health Minister Mike Nesbitt speaking to the media at Castle Buildings, at Stormont following the leaked report into the cardiac surgery unit at Belfast Royal Victoria Hospital (RVH). Picture date: Thursday June 5, 2025. - (PA Wire)

The number of people waiting more than four years for an outpatient appointment in Northern Ireland has fallen by almost a quarter.

Health Minister Mike Nesbitt hailed the drop recorded between April and September, which is equivalent to 24,811 fewer patients.

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