Patients in the transplant ward were relocated while a remediation team conducted a deep clean, upgraded air filtration, and carried out air quality testing, with precautionary antifungal medications given to some patients.

NSW Chief Health Officer Dr Kerry Chant said the ward was deemed safe to reopen earlier this month after advisory assessments.

An expert panel convened by Dr Chant reviewed mitigation strategies, and at‑risk patients received antifungal treatment following clinician consultations.

The report provides a concise narrative of the incident, focusing on the core event and its immediate framing.

The piece centers on a hospital medical incident signaling potential infection control concerns within a major facility.

The infection can manifest in several forms, with higher risk for immunocompromised individuals or those with preexisting lung conditions.

The Sydney Morning Herald reported the incident, updating readers on February 26, 2026, with coverage beginning earlier that evening.

Two patients died and four others were seriously ill after contracting fungal infections at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital’s transplant ward.

The cluster of Aspergillus infections affected the transplant ward between October and December, prompting a formal investigation by SLHD.

Construction work at RPA Hospital in Camperdown is linked to the outbreak, with cases arising in the transplant unit during the late 2025 period.

Additional investigation context and hospital response details are not provided in the excerpt.

The infections occurred in the transplant unit during October to December of the previous year.