Hospital fire in Islamabad kills 14 newborns
A blaze at a major government hospital in Pakistan’s capital left 14 newborns dead and prompted officials to open an inquiry.
A fire at a large public hospital in Islamabad killed 14 newborns on Wednesday, according to hospital officials and local authorities. The blaze broke out in the maternity or newborn unit of the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences, the city’s biggest state hospital.
Officials said 15 babies were in the ward when the fire started. Reports from local media and witnesses said the flames were linked to an air-conditioning unit, and families gathered outside the hospital as staff tried to respond.
The government ordered an immediate investigation into the incident, NPR reported. The fire has also renewed attention on safety standards and enforcement in Pakistan’s hospitals and other public buildings.
The Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences is one of Islamabad’s main referral hospitals and serves patients from the capital and surrounding areas.
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