14 Newborns Die in Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences Fire
A fire at the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences, which housed at least 15 newborns in its nursery, resulted in the deaths of 14 infants.
New York, NY, August 26, 2026 —
A devastating fire at the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) has led to the tragic deaths of 14 newborn infants. The blaze occurred in the hospital’s nursery, where at least 15 infants were being housed. The exact cause of the fire has not been provided.
The Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences is a major public hospital located in Islamabad. Further details regarding the timeline of the incident, the specific unit affected within the nursery, and the subsequent actions taken by hospital staff or emergency services were not immediately available.
The incident raises critical questions about fire safety protocols within healthcare facilities, particularly those housing vulnerable populations such as newborns. Investigations into the cause of the fire and potential lapses in safety measures are expected.
The number of infants in the nursery at the time of the incident was reported to be at least 15. Of these, 14 tragically succumbed to the fire.
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