Harare's municipal clinics face maternal healthcare disruption due to prolonged power cuts.
Harare's municipal clinics face severe disruptions in maternal healthcare due to daily power cuts exceeding 15 hours. This has compromised essential equipment like incubators and oxygen machines, endangering mothers and newborns, particularly in emergencies. The clinics, already strained by underfunding and understaffing, lack reliable backup power. The Harare municipality, aided by the UNDP, is installing solar systems, but experts call for broader implementation of consistent energy solutions.
September 30, 2024
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