This document discusses the importance of reliable electricity in healthcare facilities, particularly operating theatres, in the Global South. The lack of access to clean and secure energy can have significant impacts on vulnerable populations, such as women and children. The document presents data from a global assessment of surgical preparedness, showing that unreliable electricity supply is more common in low- and middle-income countries compared to high-income countries. The authors emphasize the need to prioritize clean energy for operating theatres in the Global South as a step towards decarbonizing healthcare and improving overall healthcare capacity. [Extracted from the article]