Islamabad hospitals put on high alert ahead of 3 marches
ISLAMABAD: As three marches are expected to reach the twin cities of Islamabad and Rawalpindi in the coming days, hospitals in the federal capital have been put on high alert. According to documents, to meet any untoward situation during the upcoming events in the Islamabad Capital Territory, all assistant executive directors (AEDs), specialists, the blood bank in-charge, deputy chief nursing…
Islamabad hospitals have been placed on high alert in anticipation of three upcoming marches in the coming days, as directed by hospital authorities. In a directive released by the Dawn newspaper on September 21st, 2026, all assistant executive directors, specialists, the blood bank in-charge, deputy chief nursing superintendent, security officers, and storekeepers have been instructed to remain on standby and accessible, ready to respond to any emergency.
Blood bank officers have been advised to maintain a reserve of at least 100 bags of blood, while the transport supervisor has been tasked with keeping all ambulances and drivers operational. The emergency department has been tasked with reserving 10 beds for each gender, and hospitals are expected to remain on high alert until September 30th, 2026.
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