Officials from public and private hospitals in Nigeria have highlighted the detrimental impact of unreliable electricity supply on their ability to provide essential medical services.
Despite the Federal Government’s warnings to revoke the licenses of underperforming Power Distribution Companies (DisCos) due to persistent power supply issues, the situation remains dire, with little improvement noted.
Dr. Tayo Haastrup, spokesperson for the National Hospital in Abuja, lamented the exorbitant expenses incurred in procuring diesel to keep essential hospital operations running smoothly.
As reported by newsmen, Dr. Kayode Adesola, President of the Association of Nigerian Private Medical Practitioners, urged the government to prioritize the health sector’s energy needs, particularly in private hospitals where overhead costs, including energy expenses, are a significant burden.
He said that the epileptic power supply is choking healthcare delivery in the country.
“The hospitals need light for so many reasons, the health sector needs to be prioritised when it comes to power supply, and special consideration should be given to the health facilities.
“The health providers are sweating and we are getting choked, energy is our major overhead, especially in the private sector. The government should give attention to the private hospitals. It is choking and everybody is complaining,” he lamented.
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