Another Major Hospital in Islamabad Lacks Proper Fire Safety System
Meanwhile, a fire audit by the Capital Development Authority has made public serious fire and life safety deficiencies at Islamabad's major administration hospital, Poly…
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Govt Announces Rs. 5 Million Compensation for Each Family Affected by PIMS…
Notably, the administration has confirmed financial compensation of Rs5 million for the families of each newborn who died in the PIMS Hospital fire incident.
PIMS Stops Accepting New Maternity Cases After Deadly Fire
For context, the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) has halted accepting new maternity cases as the hospital is operating beyond its available capacity.
FDA Approves New Pancreatic Cancer Pill
Notably, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved a new pancreatic cancer pill after a sizeable trial demonstrated that it could double survival…
Medicine Shortage Hits Hayatabad Medical Complex
Notably, the Hayatabad Medical Complex has run out of medicines after vendors halted supplies due to the failure of the finance director to release…
Major Hospitals in Karachi Lack Fire Alarms
For context, the fire incident at PIMS Hospital in Islamabad has additionally exposed serious fire safety gaps in Karachi's major public hospitals.
Pakistan’s Largest Children’s Hospital Lacks Proper Fire Safety Measures
Serious reservations have emerged over fire safety arrangements at the National Institute of Child Health (NICH), with sources claiming that emergency exits are locked…
Punjab to Install Fire Hydrants Outside All Hospitals
Notably, the Punjab Housing Department has ordered the installation of fire hydrants around all major administration hospitals throughout the province, including Lahore.
PIMS Fire Probe Claims a Similar Incident Occurred Few Weeks Ago
Considering the devastating event at PIMS Hospital, it has emerged that a fire had additionally broken out in the nursing hostel concerning a month…
PIMS Tragedy Triggers Fire Safety Checks at Another Big Hospital
Authorities have begun checking fire safety arrangements at hospitals in Rawalpindi after the deadly tragedy at Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) in Islamabad…