14-hour daily power outages in Ecuador due to drought affect 1,000 patients with electric medical devices, posing a critical risk.

Ecuador is facing severe power outages of up to 14 hours daily, driven by a drought that has impacted hydroelectric generation, which supplies 72% of the country's electricity. This situation poses a critical risk for around 1,000 patients reliant on electric medical devices, including Linda Vidal, a 52-year-old with respiratory issues. The Ecuadorian Foundation Youth Against Cancer highlights the threat to patients' lives as they cope with these disruptions.

October 26, 2024
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