FMC Completes Surgery Stalled by Power Outage After PUNCH Report!
Reported by Marian Opeyemi Fasesan | Sele Media Africa
The Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Abeokuta, has successfully completed the dental surgery of Opeyemi Taofeekah, days after her procedure was abruptly halted due to a power outage.
What We Know:
- The initial surgery was interrupted on Monday when electricity failed mid-procedure, with no backup power immediately available.
- Following public outcry sparked by a PUNCH report, FMC recalled the patient and concluded the surgery on Wednesday.
- Hospital authorities cited an โunforeseen technical faultโ with the backup generator but have since restored full power systems.
Quote:
โWe regret the distress caused and have taken steps to ensure this never happens again,โ
โ FMC Management Statement
Why It Matters:
- The incident raised serious concerns about infrastructure reliability in Nigerian public hospitals.
- The response shows the power of media accountability in driving swift healthcare interventions.
- Patient safety and public trust remain central in health sector reform discussions.
What to Watch:
- Follow-up from health regulators on backup power protocols.
- Broader review of critical equipment reliability in federal hospitals.
- Public reaction and potential legal or policy responses.
Sources:
- FMC Abeokuta Press Brief โ Oct. 30, 2025
- PUNCH Report โ โSurgery Abandoned Midway as Power Failsโ
- Ogun State Ministry of Health
