- 17-Day Power Outage: University College Hospital (UCH) in Ibadan, Oyo State, has been without electricity for 17 days.
- Protest: Patients and families staged a protest over prolonged electricity and water shortages.
- Unpaid Bills: Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company disconnected power due to unpaid bills totaling N80 million monthly.
- Impact on Services: Power cut has halted surgeries, diagnostic tests, and critical medical procedures.
- Patient Struggle: Delays in patient care, postponed test results, and postponed surgeries have added strain on patients.
The University College Hospital (UCH) in Ibadan, Oyo State, is facing a severe crisis due to a 17-day power outage. Patients and families staged a protest to express their frustration over the prolonged electricity and water shortages. The power disconnection was caused by unpaid bills to the Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company. The hospital’s management confirmed that UCH is billed under the “Band A” electricity tariff structure, requiring a monthly payment of N80 million.
The power outage has significantly impacted hospital services, halting essential medical procedures. Protesters highlighted the struggles faced by patients, particularly those in critical condition. The situation underscores the need for urgent attention to address the hospital’s infrastructure challenges and ensure uninterrupted healthcare services.
