FIFTH POWER FAILURE AT BARA HOSPITAL THIS YEAR

Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital suffered yet another power failure this morning, the fifth this year.

My information is that the generators failed to kick in yet again.

The power was out for more than four hours, forcing the cancellation of surgery.

The outpatients section and other areas were in total darkness.

This is totally inexcusable. Why can't they get a simple thing right like reliable generators?

The incoming provincial administration must give a high priority to ensuring that this hospital has a reliable power supply.

Statement issued by Jack Bloom MPL, DA member, Gauteng legislature, May 15 2014

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