Power Outage Disrupts Services at Abuja's Maitama Hospital

On October 10, 2026, a power outage at Maitama District Hospital in Abuja disrupted medical services, leaving patients in waiting areas without normal lighting. Observations made at around 9:30 am revealed that the hospital had been without electricity for more than an hour.

A nurse confirmed the outage began before the correspondent's arrival, while a security guard indicated that staff were unaware of the cause. The blackout severely impacted the hospital's computer-based operations, complicating access to patients' electronic medical histories and records.

One patient reported being unable to receive attention due to the outage, stating they were informed that medical information was inaccessible. Maitama District Hospital, located on Aguiyi Ironsi Street, serves residents of the Federal Capital Territory who rely on public healthcare.

There was no immediate official explanation from the hospital management regarding the cause of the blackout.