Teen goes blind from parasite in shower water

A teen who wore contact lenses in the shower developed acanthamoeba keratitis, a rare eye infection caused by microscopic amoebas, and is now blind. She warns others to never shower, swim, or sleep in contacts.

Betsi Cadwaladr had most never events in Wales

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board recorded 11 never events in 2025/26, the highest in Wales, up from five the previous year. The health board is at the highest escalation level.

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