Shehbaz orders suspension of eight officials over PIMS fire
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has ordered the suspension of eight officials over the PIMS nursery fire. The August 26 blaze killed newborns and exposed serious safety and administrative failures. The decision follows an interim inquiry report submitted to the prime minister on August 29. The inquiry committee recommended action against officials responsible for clinical, administrative […]
Health Minister Mustafa Kamal has declared that the inquiry committee's findings will shed light on the tragic events at the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (Pims), where 14 infants lost their lives due to a fire. Speaking to the media after visiting the hospital's children's ward, Kamal conveyed Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif's condolences to the grieving families, expressing the government's solidarity in their time of sorrow.
The inquiry committee was established by the Prime Minister to determine responsibility for the deadly fire. Kamal emphasized that the government and the entire nation stand in support of the affected families as they grapple with their grief. During the hospital visit, the ministers examined the children's ward facilities and received an update on the healthcare services provided.
They also discussed ways to enhance patient care and hospital management. Later, Kamal distributed cheques worth Rs5 million to each of the affected families on behalf of the government, a symbolic gesture to demonstrate their support. The inquiry committee's report will be crucial in clarifying the circumstances that led to this tragedy.
The government is working diligently to conduct a complete and impartial investigation, vowing to take strict action against those responsible for this devastating incident.
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