Three hospitals in Ghana have been fitted with solar systems to ensure an uninterrupted electricity supply which is set to improve healthcare services. It was developed and implemented in partnership with Tradeworks Limited, a local solar energy company. Solar energy for hundreds of healthcare centres across DRC91 hospitals in Ghana have unpaid electricity billsIn March, the Ghana Ministry of Health confirmed to local media that it is in ongoing discussions with the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) aimed at resolving the outstanding debts owed by 91 hospitals. Hospitals in Ghana not exempt from being cut offLast year, Philip Agbezudor, the Public Utilities Regulations Commission (PURC) Regional Manager, said hospitals were not exempted from power and water disconnection. “By providing adequate, reliable, renewable electricity, mobile health facilities can operate over extended hours.

Source: The North Africa Journal July 30, 2024 11:07 UTC