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Health
Pakistan suspends eight officials after fatal infant ward fire
✍️ The Daily Star
🗓 31 Aug 2026, 04:48 AM
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Following a deadly fire in a neonatal unit, Pakistan's health ministry has suspended eight senior officials pending investigation.
A fire broke out in the infant ward of a hospital in Pakistan, killing several newborns and injuring others. The blaze, which started on an unspecified date, quickly spread, overwhelming the facility's emergency response.
In response, the health ministry announced the suspension of eight senior officials who were overseeing the hospital's operations. The officials, whose identities were not disclosed, have been removed from their duties pending a thorough investigation.
Authorities said the suspensions aim to ensure accountability and to review safety protocols in medical institutions. An inquiry team has been formed to determine the cause of the fire and to recommend measures to prevent similar tragedies.
The ministry urged the public to remain calm while the investigation proceeds and promised to release findings once available.
In response, the health ministry announced the suspension of eight senior officials who were overseeing the hospital's operations. The officials, whose identities were not disclosed, have been removed from their duties pending a thorough investigation.
Authorities said the suspensions aim to ensure accountability and to review safety protocols in medical institutions. An inquiry team has been formed to determine the cause of the fire and to recommend measures to prevent similar tragedies.
The ministry urged the public to remain calm while the investigation proceeds and promised to release findings once available.