Now almost nothing works. The plumbing clogs. When medical equipment fails, repair money and expertise fall short. Wires protrude from electrical boxes. Floor tiles and handrails are broken and loose in the stairways.
Oxygen stops flowing during surgery.
One bathroom generally serves an entire wing of the hospital a toilet, sink and shower for patients, family members and staff. Staff members easily contaminate patients. Hand washing is difficult. Disposable rubber gloves don t exist. There s no central air conditioning.