Protest at Enugu State University Teaching Hospital Due to Lack of Water
Relatives Of Patients Admitted To Enugu University Hospital Protest Lack Of Water, Stinking Toilets Not Flushed For One Week, Trekking 2Km To Get Water
AKACHI NOEL 
Relatives of patients admitted to the Enugu State University Teaching Hospital (ESUT-Parklane) have staged a protest due to the lack of water in the hospital's medical wards, maternity wards, and other areas for one week. The protesters gathered at the office of the Chief Medical Director, Dr. Bertrand Ngwu, to express their grievances.
They lamented that they have been unable to access water to wash their loved ones' clothes who are admitted to the hospital. These relatives have been bathing with sachet water and voiced their frustration with the hospital, stating that they continue to pay for water services that have not been provided.
The protesters shared concerns about the unsanitary conditions within the hospital, including filthy bathrooms and toilets that cannot be flushed due to the lack of water. They mentioned that patients and caregivers had resorted to defecating in the surrounding bushes.
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Furthermore, the protesters explained that the water source they were directed to fetch water from is more than 2 kilometers away, making it an arduous task to access water for bathing, washing clothes, and other essential needs.Despite their complaints, the hospital still charges patients for water services when they are discharged.
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Efforts to contact the Chief Medical Director of ESUT-Parklane for comment were unsuccessful as he does not typically work on Fridays. However, the Chief Medical Advisory Council, Dr. Titus Okpara, refused to provide any comments.Earlier in July, the children's ward in the same hospital experienced a leakage during a rainstorm, with rainwater entering the ward through a leaky roof.
