By Oriakhi Loveth
Private Hospitals Decry Soaring Power Costs
Private hospitals in Lagos have raised alarm over the rising cost of electricity, saying energy expenses now take up about 40 percent of their total operating costs.
The Lagos Chapter of the Association of General and Private Medical Practitioners of Nigeria (ANPMP) disclosed this in a statement,
lamenting that the financial strain of electricity and fuel is affecting healthcare delivery.
According to the group, beyond salaries and taxes, hospitals are forced to commit a significant share of their income to power supply in order to keep medical services running.
The practitioners warned that unless urgent steps are taken to address the energy crisis,
private hospitals may struggle to remain in operation, with patients ultimately bearing the burden.
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