The Chereponi District Hospital in the Northeast Region is on the brink of returning to the “cash and carry” system due to prolonged power outages affecting the entire district.
The management of the Hospital is struggling to afford fuel for their generator and cover operational expenses.
The district has been without electricity for nearly two weeks, severely disrupting daily life, economic activities, and healthcare services.
The hospital, one of the worst-affected places, is finding it challenging to provide adequate care to patients.
Despite running on a generator, the cost of fuel is unsustainable, prompting discussions with the Health Insurance Authority to temporarily revert to the “cash and carry” system.
The Medical Superintendent has appealed for government, charitable organizations, and individual support.
Residents are also struggling to make ends meet, with grinding mills becoming crucial for food, and water scarcity forcing people to rely on unclean sources.
Sachet water has become highly valuable, with residents rushing to buy from trucks bringing it in from Yendi.
The Northern Electricity Distribution Company (NEDCo) has attributed the disconnection to a fault, but the technical team and contractor working to replace the wooden poles have been called back to the site, leaving little hope for a quick restoration of electricity.
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