The Medical Director of Tema General Hospital Dr. Richard Anthony has confirmed that no one died in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) during a two-hour power outage, contrary to a video that circulated widely online.
Dr. Anthony stated on March 27, 2024, that the power outage occurred on Tuesday, March 26, 2024, when the hospital experienced a disruption in the power supply from the national grid. As a result, the hospital had to rely on its power plant.
However, there was a brief period when the dedicated generator for the NICU also malfunctioned. The hospital’s electricians promptly resolved the issue and restored power to the unit until the national grid was back online.
“It must be emphasized that power was restored within two hours by the electricians at the facility,” the Medical Director said, adding “It is worth noting that no lives were lost as a result of this power outage.”
Dr Anthony pledged that the hospital will continue to put the health and safety of its patients at the core of its business.
