A hospital is not an ordinary commercial building when it comes to electrical safety. Electricity is needed everywhere—from operating theatres and ICUs to diagnostic equipment, laboratories, patient rooms, pharmacies and administrative areas. More importantly, many patients depend on electrically powered medical equipment to support diagnosis, treatment and even life support. This is why a small […]
Sustenergy Foundation Research Cell has compiled and analysed publicly reported electrical incidents involving hospitals across India during 7 January–30 August 2026. The study reconciled details available in public domain and identified 46 unique incidents, while recognising that publicly reported incidents do not constitute a complete national registry. Unreported incidents may therefore be absent from the […]