Wa Municipal Hospital’s Surgical Theatre Struggles with Outdated Equipment, Impacting Patient Care

The Surgical Theatre at the Wa Municipal Hospital is grappling with critical challenges due to outdated and insufficient medical equipment, affecting essential surgical services. Dr. Peter Paul, Head of Anaesthesia at the hospital, revealed that frequent breakdowns of aging machinery lead to delays or cancellations of surgeries, posing serious risks to patients in need of timely care.

Dr. Paul highlighted that the absence of advanced diagnostic tools and modern surgical instruments hampers the hospital’s ability to perform complex operations effectively. Consequently, many patients requiring specialized treatment are forced to seek care at other facilities, incurring significant personal and financial burdens.

He urged stakeholders and non-governmental organizations to step in with support to equip the hospital with the modern technology necessary to improve surgical outcomes and patient care.