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Health
Year After ICU Fire at SMS Hospital, Trauma Unit Still Under Construction
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 11 Oct 2026, 03:38 AM
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A fire that gutted the intensive care unit of SMS Hospital a year ago has left the trauma unit unfinished, officials say.
In 2023, a devastating fire broke out in the intensive care unit of SMS Hospital, claiming several lives and leaving the facility in a state of emergency. The blaze was declared deadly by local authorities, and the hospital had to suspend ICU operations for an extended period.
A year later, the hospital’s trauma unit remains a work‑in‑progress. Construction crews are still laying foundations and installing essential equipment, but the unit has not yet opened to patients. Hospital officials have stated that the delay is due to funding constraints and the need to meet stringent safety regulations.
Despite the incomplete trauma wing, SMS Hospital continues to provide essential medical services to the community. Staff are working to restore full functionality while ensuring that patient safety remains a top priority.
The incident has sparked discussions about fire safety protocols in healthcare facilities across the country. Local health authorities are reviewing emergency response plans to prevent a recurrence of such tragedies.
A year later, the hospital’s trauma unit remains a work‑in‑progress. Construction crews are still laying foundations and installing essential equipment, but the unit has not yet opened to patients. Hospital officials have stated that the delay is due to funding constraints and the need to meet stringent safety regulations.
Despite the incomplete trauma wing, SMS Hospital continues to provide essential medical services to the community. Staff are working to restore full functionality while ensuring that patient safety remains a top priority.
The incident has sparked discussions about fire safety protocols in healthcare facilities across the country. Local health authorities are reviewing emergency response plans to prevent a recurrence of such tragedies.