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Power crisis: Hospitals groan as electricity costs soar, warn of higher healthcare costs
Vanguard
Aug 17, 2026 · 00:19 WAT
Hospitals are reporting financial pressure from higher electricity tariffs and rising operating costs. Healthcare operators say the burden could slow expansion, affect care quality and increase medical bills, while seeking government relief and tax incentives to support continued investment in the sector.