It was a brief generator trip – Tema General Hospital on viral video

The Tema General Hospital has responded to a viral video showing its Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) in darkness with nurses struggling to care for babies during a power outage.

Richard Anthony, confirmed that the incident indeed happened at the hospital on Tuesday, March 26, when “the power from the national grid was interrupted and the Facility was relying on its power plant.”

Re: Situational Report on Lights out at Tema General Hospital

The Tema General Hospital’s attention has been drawn to a video circulating on social media which is reported to have occurred at the Facility.

It must be emphasized that power was restored within two hours by the electricians at the Facility.

It is worth noting that no lives were lost as a result of this power outage.

The Tema General Hospital assures the general public that the Facility will continue to put the health and safety of its patients at the core of its business.