Sonbhadra Medical College faces 12-hour blackout, treatment in the dark, raising questions about the system:The most serious thing is that the blood samples taken for testing have spoiled after more than 12 hours, due to which the reliability of the report has also been questioned.

News Topical, Digital Desk : The reality of the healthcare system in Sonbhadra, Uttar Pradesh, is shocking. The medical college, where thousands of patients seek treatment daily, has been plunged into darkness for the past 12 hours. The power supply has been cut off since midnight, leaving everyone from admitted patients to outpatients and outpatients alike in distress. The lack of electricity has halted blood tests, created a water shortage, and patients and their attendants are facing immense hardship.

More seriously, blood samples taken for testing have deteriorated after more than 12 hours, raising questions about the reliability of the reports. Furthermore, even sensitive departments like operating theaters lack adequate backup systems.

C-Block has neither a generator nor an inverter, making any emergency situation potentially dangerous. While the responsible officials claim to have restored order, the ground reality suggests otherwise.

24-hour supply claim fails

The medical college's 24-hour uninterrupted power supply has completely collapsed. The power outage, which began at 12 midnight, has disrupted the hospital's entire system. Operation theaters, blood tests, pathology, and other essential services have come to a halt. Amidst the scorching heat, water supply has also been disrupted, further exacerbating the hardships of patients and their attendants.

Patients who visited the hospital say this isn't the first time; similar problems arise every day. Many people came to get their blood reports the previous day, but were forced to return due to a power outage. They've been waiting again since morning today, but the situation remains the same.

Work in C-Block completely affected

Meanwhile, Dr. Jyoti Agarwal, in-charge of C Block, said she was recently assigned to this block. This block has important facilities like blood testing, dental care, and an operation theater, but due to a lack of electricity, operations are being severely affected.

He expressed surprise as to why basic backup facilities like a generator or inverter had not yet been provided. He stated that he would speak with higher officials and soon try to rectify the situation so that patients could receive better services. He also acknowledged that the power outage had affected blood samples, which could impact test results.