The Health Sciences Centre is responding to a ransomware incident that has affected certain facility maintenance systems, including HVAC and door access controls, Shared Health confirmed Monday. The provincial health authority said patient care and clinical operations remain unaffected and fully operational at HSC, Manitoba’s largest hospital. Shared Health said anyone needing care should continue to attend the hospital as normal. An investigation was launched immediately after the incident was discovered to determine its scope and impact. Shared Health said the review is ongoing but that, so far, the incident appears limited to certain facility maintenance systems. Based on the investigation to date, it adds there is no indication patients have been affected. HSC is treating the incident as high priority and is working to resolve the situation while maintaining continuity of patient care and clinical operations. The hospital has notified the provincial government and other partners, and has engaged third-party experts to assist with the response, according to Shared Health. HSC will continue to assess the situation and provide updates as they become available, the statement adds.
