A significant tragedy occurred at the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences, one of Islamabad’s largest state hospitals, after a fire broke out in the maternity ward. Reports confirm that fourteen newborns died in the blaze, which began during the morning hours. Hospital authorities managed to extinguish the fire at the facility.
The hospital administration officially confirmed the loss of the 14 newborns. According to Dr. Anesha Jaliol, a spokesperson for the hospital, there were 15 babies in the maternity ward when the incident occurred, and she added that one infant was successfully saved by a doctor during the emergency.
The evacuation process was reportedly difficult; women who were being transferred to the maternity ward were forced to crawl over rocks to escape the escalating danger. Health Minister Mustafa Kamal addressed the situation, noting that a substantial number of newborns were located within the maternity ward at the time of the fire. The incident has prompted an investigation into the safety protocols at the facility.
While the immediate focus remains on the 14 newborns who died, officials are addressing the systemic issues that allowed the fire to occur in such a critical care area. The hospital remains a central point of concern following the devastating loss of life within its maternity services.
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