IT systems at major hospitals restored but disruption continues

The Southern Trust, a major healthcare provider in the region, has experienced significant disruptions to its IT systems, leading to the cancellation of most planned surgeries and outpatient appointments for Thursday. The IT issues have affected the Trust's ability to operate efficiently, and the disruption is expected to continue as the organization works to restore its systems. Despite the ongoing challenges, the Trust has stated that emergency and critical care services remain operational, and they are working to minimize the impact on patient care. The Trust has also emphasized that they are working closely with relevant authorities to investigate the cause of the IT system issues and implement measures to prevent similar incidents in the future. The situation highlights the importance of robust and secure IT infrastructure in the healthcare sector, as disruptions can have far-reaching consequences for patient care and the overall functioning of medical facilities. The Trust's prompt response and efforts to maintain essential services are commendable, and the community is hopeful that normal operations will be restored as soon as possible.