**Blackout at UCH Sparks Outrage, Raises Concerns Over Nigeria's Healthcare Infrastructure** The University College Hospital (UCH) in Ibadan, one of Nigeria's top teaching hospitals, has been plagued by recurring blackouts that have left patients, students, and Nigerians on social media in shock. The power outages, which have been ongoing for months, have disrupted medical services, put patients at risk, and exposed staff to operational hazards. The latest development has led to a fresh wave of labour unrest at the facility. The Council of UCH Union Leaders (CUUL), comprising 11 unions, declared a five-day warning strike in protest of the hospital's management allegedly rationing electricity across departments, despite a restoration of power supply in February by the Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC). The power crisis has been a long-standing issue at UCH, with PREMIUM TIMES reporting that the hospital has been grappling with unpaid electricity bills owed to IBEDC. In October 2024, the disconnection from the national grid was triggered by an outstanding debt of over N400 million, which was part of an accumulated electricity debt. The situation has sparked outrage and raised concerns about the sustainability of Nigeria's public healthcare system. Patients and students have taken to social media to express their frustration and concern about the impact of the power outages on medical services. The blackout has also disrupted the learning environment for medical students, who rely on electricity for their studies and research. The power crisis at UCH highlights the fragility of critical infrastructure in Nigeria's health sector, which is already grappling with inadequate funding, poor infrastructure, and a shortage of skilled healthcare workers. The situation at UCH is a stark reminder of the need for the government to invest in the healthcare sector and address the underlying issues that are affecting the delivery of quality healthcare services to Nigerians. As Nigerians continue to grapple with the challenges of accessing quality healthcare, the blackout at UCH serves as a stark reminder of the need for urgent action to address the issues affecting our healthcare infrastructure.