Despite the government’s promises to protect clinics and hospitals from loadshedding, health centres like Chaisa, Kabwata, and Kalingalinga are struggling in the dark. During a recent visit, it was evident that these clinics are not only grappling with power outages but also having erratic water supply. This situation has left many patients in a difficult position, as they are either referred to other hospitals with power or are asked to return after power is restored. In July, during a ministerial statement to the National Assembly, then-Minister of Energy Peter Kapala assured that critical institutions, including clinics, hospitals, security services, and water utilities, would be exempt from load shedding. Kapala emphasised that these essential services would remain protected from power cuts...