A recent power outage at La Rabta hospital in Tunisia led to critical situations for newborn infants requiring ventilation. Doctors were forced to manually ventilate the babies after electricity was cut on July 27, 2026. The Tunisian Organization of Young Doctors and the Tunisian Association for the Defense of Children’s Rights have denounced the incident as a serious dysfunction within the healthcare system. They reported that a potential disaster was narrowly avoided due to the quick thinking of medical staff. This event highlights growing concerns about the impact of frequent power cuts on healthcare facilities in the country. The organizations are calling for urgent measures to safeguard patient care during electrical disruptions and prevent future incidents. This incident underscores the fragility of critical infrastructure in Tunisian hospitals.