The management of the University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan, has dismissed an online report alleging that patients now bring generators and inverters to power hospital wards.
In a statement, the hospital’s spokesperson, Mrs. Funmi Adetuyibi, described the claims as false and baseless, insisting that UCH does not operate the mini generators shown in the report.
She further condemned the publication as a deliberate and malicious misrepresentation of facts.
She said: “Despite the disconnection by IBEDC, the hospital has made concerted efforts to ensure that we deliver on our core mandates of Clinical Services, Research and Training.
“The UCH management is working round the clock to provide alternative and sustainable electricity power to the hospital. Indeed, we have since embarked on a phased approach, including the provision of alternative energy (solar inverters and diesel-powered generators) in critical units such as the wards, accident and emergency, labour wards and theatres.
“We have continued to engage well-wishers and stakeholders (Locally, Nationally and Internationally) including our supervising ministry and IBEDC in a bid to find long-lasting and sustainable solutions to the power challenge. Indeed, many have supported our efforts with their generous donations to the implementation of these efforts.
“We want to use this medium to inform the general public that the said story is untrue, unfounded and malicious.
“On behalf of Management, Staff and Student of the University College Hospital, Ibadan we appreciate the patience and understanding of our patients, patient relations and the general public during this trying period.”
Administrator and Writer
