8 officials suspended after probe into Pakistan hospital fire that killed 14 newborns
Summary
A fire at a hospital nursery in Islamabad, Pakistan, killed 14 newborn babies. The Pakistani Prime Minister ordered the suspension of eight officials and called for criminal action against those responsible, following a report that found safety failures at the hospital.Key Facts
- The fire happened at the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) in Islamabad.
- 14 newborns died, and only one baby was rescued from the fire.
- The nursery had no fire alarm or sprinkler system.
- The hospital lacked proper fire and emergency response procedures and training.
- Eight officials, including hospital directors and security staff, were suspended after the investigation.
- Emergency services were called six minutes after the fire started and arrived 15 minutes after the call.
- The government announced compensation of about $18,000 for each family of the victims.
- The investigation revealed supervisory staff were not on duty when the fire began, and only a few hospital safety procedures addressed fire emergencies.
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