PIMS fire: here’s the full text of interim inquiry report
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif ordered on Saturday the immediate suspension of eight officials of the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS), including the Executive Director Imran Sikandar. The names were identified by an inquiry committee as responsible for the PIMS neonatal ward fire that claimed the lives of at least 14 children. The inquiry found that PIMS had no detailed standard…
The interim inquiry report into the fire at Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) has been released, detailing the actions of officials and lapses in safety measures. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has ordered the immediate suspension of eight PIMS officials, including Executive Director Imran Sikandar, following the fire that tragically killed at least 14 children.
The inquiry committee found several critical issues leading to the incident. PIMS lacked detailed standard operating procedures (SOPs) and fire safety training. Only two out of the hospital's 13 SOPs touched upon fire or emergency situations. Moreover, the report highlighted the absence of supervisory staff on duty during the tragedy. Only two nurses, a female security guard and a house officer were present in the neonatal ward at the time of the fire.
These findings underscore significant gaps in PIMS's preparedness and emergency response capabilities. The report emphasizes the urgent need for improvement in SOPs, training protocols, and on-duty supervision to prevent such catastrophic events in the future.
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