At the General Hospital of Fortaleza (HGF), patients had to endure significant heat as the air conditioning system failed in the medication room. On Thursday, a video captured by TV Verdes Mares showed relatives of patients using improvised fans, such as folders and paper sheets, to cool them down. The footage highlighted the discomfort faced by patients, including the elderly, who were lying on small stretchers while their companions tried to provide some relief from the oppressive heat.

The HGF issued a statement explaining that the air conditioning system had undergone a technical reset following a power fluctuation earlier that day. Hospital officials reassured the public that maintenance crews acted swiftly to restore proper functioning, focusing on critical areas of the hospital first. They emphasized that the air conditioning units were now operating normally and were under continuous monitoring to prevent future issues.

This incident raises concerns about patient comfort and safety in hospital environments, particularly in critical care areas where proper climate control is essential. The reliance on relatives to provide relief highlights systemic issues within hospital management regarding infrastructure maintenance and responsiveness during technical failures. As patients' well-being depends greatly on such conditions, hospitals must ensure their systems are consistently functional to avoid further discomfort or health risks for vulnerable individuals.