Fire hazards in hospitals
When Darkness Fell: A Power Outage in Thiruvananthapuram’s Key Medical Facility
On Sunday, September 29, 2024, a major government hospital in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, faced a four-hour power outage that disrupted critical care for nearly 1,000 patients — including newborns and pregnant women. The incident highlighted how fragile electrical infrastructure can jeopardize lives when preventive measures are neglected. Incident Timeline Impact on Patients and Staff Critical zones […]