The Chereponi District Hospital in the Northeast Region is on the verge of returning to “cash and carry” system due to ongoing power outages that have plagued the district for nearly two weeks.
The hospital’s management is struggling to cover the cost of fuel for their generator and meet operational expenses, severely impacting their ability to provide adequate patient care.
The power outage has disrupted daily life, economic activities, and essential services across the district.
The hospital, one of the hardest hit, is grappling with the unsustainable cost of generator fuel, prompting discussions with the Health Insurance Authority about a potential temporary return to the “cash and carry” system.
Residents are also facing severe hardships. With power outages disrupting grinding mills and water scarcity forcing reliance on unsafe sources, sachet water has become a valuable commodity. Residents are scrambling to purchase it from trucks coming in from Yendi.
The Northern Electricity Distribution Company (NEDCo) has cited a fault as the cause of the power disconnection.
Although a technical team and contractor are working to replace damaged wooden poles, there is little optimism for a swift resolution.
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