The magistrate adjourned the suit until August 18 for trial.
She said the rise is driven mainly by unhealthy lifestyles and poor health-seeking behaviour.
They also warned against using engine oil or battery fluid to cure dental issues, saying they could cause chemical burns and poisoning.
Mrs Adetuyibi said the hospital management rationed electricity to cushion the high power bill the institution was expected to meet monthly.
Balewa was right. But in hindsight, did Achebe’s lamentation suggest that the prime minister was also naïve?
The laboratories and the health record, engineering, physiotherapy, emergency, and pharmacy departments were not operational, as workers deserted the areas.
All UCH gates, except the main entrance, were closed and manned by some JOHESU members.
Many patients at the accident and emergency unit of UCH were denied admission because there were no doctors to attend to them.
The court’s president, S.M. Akintayo, remanded the duo pending the fulfilment of their bail conditions.
Following the energy separation plan, Mr Adelabu said UCH’s electricity bill would be reduced to one-third of its current cost.
