Pakistan will award nurse for saving the sole newborn survivor of a hospital nursery fire
Summary
A fire broke out in the nursery of a major hospital in Islamabad, Pakistan, killing 14 newborn babies. A nurse named Razia Noreen saved the only surviving baby and will be given a top civil award for her bravery. Officials are investigating the cause of the fire, and several hospital staff have been suspended.Key Facts
- The fire happened at the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences in Islamabad.
- Fifteen newborns were in the nursery when the fire started; 14 died and one survived.
- Nurse Razia Noreen rescued the sole surviving baby by running into the burning nursery.
- Noreen will receive the Sitara-i-Khidmat (Star of Service) award and about $36,000.
- The fire spread very quickly, within about two minutes, preventing further rescues.
- Eight hospital officials were suspended, and disciplinary actions are underway.
- The cause of the fire is still unknown and under investigation.
- Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif praised Noreen’s courage and ordered criminal proceedings against those responsible.
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