Power Supply Restored After SAT Hospital Outage

The power supply to SAT Hospital in Thiruvananthapuram was restored by 7:30 AM on Monday following a three-hour outage caused by a generator failure, which has led to a blame game among officials. KSEB stated that the outage was not their fault and that they had previously informed the hospital about planned maintenance that resulted in a power cut. Following the outage, there was another incident where power failed during critical treatments, prompting outrage from doctors over the hospital's management of power supply issues. Health Minister Veena George has announced an investigation into the incidents, while the hospital has made repairs to the generator and other electrical systems to prevent future occurrences. The situation has raised concerns regarding the hospital's preparedness and response to power supply emergencies, especially given the vulnerability of its patients. Protests from relatives and bystanders highlighted the chaos experienced during the outages, especially in areas housing infants and pregnant women.