Suakoko, Bong County – Phebe hospital in Suakoko, Bong County has gone without electricity for almost one week, putting patients’ lives at risks. The Medical Director of Phebe Hospital, Dr. Jefferson Sibley, said he has been so preoccupied with finding fuel to keep the lights on that he hasn’t found time to treat patients. Dr. Sibley fears the hospital is only days away from having to shut down: “We are struggling with electricity fuel shortages. Dr. Sibley then appealed to all interested parties, to work towards immediately ending the fuel crisis being faced by the hospital. Phebe hospital needs 450 liters of fuel per month, to provide 18 hours of electricity, according to Dr. Sibley.

Source: Front Page Africa April 20, 2019 03:22 UTC