Family demands answers after dialysis patient dies at TTH during power outage
He walked into the Tamale Teaching Hospital hoping to live. He walked out in a casket.
Sumaila Amadu, a 32-year-old chronic kidney disease patient, died at Tamale Teaching Hospital during a routine dialysis session on August 25, 2026. His family alleges that the lights went out, cutting off his oxygen supply and leading to his death. The family claims three phone calls were made between 9:00 pm and 10:45 pm, with the final call informing them of a power blackout and Sumaila's breathing difficulties.
The hospital confirmed a widespread power outage but did not confirm the functionality of its emergency backup systems. The family is demanding a transparent investigation into the circumstances surrounding Sumaila's death, emphasizing that a patient undergoing dialysis is already vulnerable and that reliable electricity and oxygen are critical factors in life and death situations.
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