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Guild laments N25 million monthly electricity bill by hospitals

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The Guild of Medical Directors (GMD) has raised concerns over the operational costs facing hospitals, saying that some facilities are spending up to N25 million monthly on power generation alone.

The Guild of Medical Directors has raised concerns over the operational costs facing hospitals, saying that some facilities are spending up to N25 million monthly on power generation alone.

President of the Guild, Dr Abiodun Kuti, highlighted the challenges during a media briefing after their 2024 yearly general meeting in Lagos, with the theme: “From Profession to Industry in a VUCA Environment.” He said that the National Health Insurance Scheme , despite being made compulsory, covers less than 10 per cent of Nigerians, leaving majority of them without essential health insurance and access to necessary healthcare services.

 

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