📷 Image: Wikimedia Commons / MarcusObal
International
Fire in Islamabad Hospital's Gynaecology Ward Claims 15 Infant Lives
✍️ Mid-Day
🗓 27 Aug 2026, 06:36 AM
👁 28
A blaze broke out in the gynaecology ward of a hospital in Islamabad, killing 15 infants, authorities said.
A fire erupted in the gynaecology ward of a hospital in Islamabad, resulting in the deaths of 15 infants, officials confirmed. The blaze broke out during the early hours, forcing emergency services to rush to the scene. Hospital staff and paramedics worked to rescue babies and provide medical care, but the rapid spread of the fire caused extensive casualties.
The incident has shocked the local community and raised concerns about safety protocols in maternity wards. Authorities are investigating the cause of the fire and reviewing fire safety measures in the facility. No injuries among staff were reported, but the tragedy has prompted calls for stricter enforcement of fire safety regulations in hospitals across the region.
The incident has shocked the local community and raised concerns about safety protocols in maternity wards. Authorities are investigating the cause of the fire and reviewing fire safety measures in the facility. No injuries among staff were reported, but the tragedy has prompted calls for stricter enforcement of fire safety regulations in hospitals across the region.