In Scotland, the inquiry into the design and construction of the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital (QEUH) has concluded after years of investigation linked to deaths from infections. During the inquiry, Nicola Sturgeon, who was the first minister when the hospital opened, refuted claims that she exerted pressure for the facility to launch prematurely, emphasizing that any suggestion of prior knowledge regarding safety issues is false. Victims' families, including the parents of children who became severely ill or died from infections, expressed their grief and frustration over the health board's delayed acknowledgments regarding issues with the hospital's water and ventilation systems. The inquiry revealed that the hospital opened in 2015 while construction was still ongoing, with reports indicating that around 200 contractors were present on-site at the time. Some believed there was undue pressure to complete the project on schedule, which led to compromised safety. In particular, maintenance protocols during these early years were found to be grossly inadequate, contributing to an environment where infectious diseases could spread dangerously among vulnerable patients. Families of these patients have been advocating for greater accountability and transparency from health officials regarding the hospital’s safety measures. Several whistleblowers came forward throughout the inquiry, detailing their experiences of being silenced when they raised alarms about the facility's shortcomings, further complicating the issue. The health board has acknowledged in closing statements that its communication and culture needed improvement, admitting to a reluctance to recognize and disclose crucial information during the inquiry. This shift in acknowledgment came after years of distress experienced by families who lost loved ones, many of whom still fear for the health of their children, fearing relapse due to earlier hospital conditions. The final findings from the inquiry are expected to yield a comprehensive report with recommendations aimed at preventing similar failures in the future. The worry persists among affected families, who stress that the hospital's operational shortcomings created a distressing situation, leaving them outraged at both the treatment received and the systems that failed their loved ones. Their calls for thorough answers underline the necessity for systemic change within healthcare in Scotland, ensuring patients' safety remains the highest priority moving forward.