Fire during operation triggers panic at Sheikh Zayed Medical College Hospital in Rahim Yar Khan
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RAHIM YAR KHAN: A fire erupted during a surgical procedure at Sheikh Zayed Medical College Hospital's operating theatre on Saturday morning, causing panic among patients and staff. The fire, originating from electrical wiring, prompted an immediate suspension of the procedure and relocation of the patient to a safer location. A medical insider revealed that a similar fire had occurred at the same location about 10 days prior.
Speculation arose that the latest incident may have stemmed from internal conflicts between hospital administration and the medical college. SZMCH's Deputy Medical Superintendent, Rana Ilyas Ahmed, stated that the cause was a short circuit, and hospital staff swiftly managed the blaze using firefighting equipment under the security team's guidance.
Deputy Commissioner Zaheer Anwar Jappa took the incident under consideration and directed the Assistant Commissioner Abdul Hannan Khan to investigate the cause. The DC convened a meeting with district officials and relevant department representatives to review emergency response systems and protocols across the district.
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