Jinnah Hospital Faces 36-Hour Power Outage Disrupting Surgeries

KARACHI: Jinnah Hospital in Karachi is grappling with a severe power outage that has persisted for over 36 hours, severely impacting numerous scheduled surgeries and patient care.

Hospital officials reported that the electricity failure began late on Monday, causing chaos as medical staff scrambled to manage the situation.

“We are doing everything possible to ensure patient safety, but the lack of power has made it extremely challenging to conduct surgeries and provide adequate care,” stated Dr. Ayesha Khan, a senior surgeon at the facility.

This prolonged outage raises significant concerns about the reliability of healthcare services in Pakistan, particularly in a major city like Karachi.

Patients and their families are expressing frustration and anxiety as they await critical medical procedures. The incident highlights the urgent need for improvements in the country’s healthcare infrastructure and energy supply systems.

Authorities are expected to address the issue in an upcoming meeting with the local power utility, aiming to prevent such incidents in the future. Meanwhile, hospital management is exploring alternative power solutions to mitigate the impact on patient care.