Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has issued top-priority directives for immediate safety audits, infrastructure upgrades and regular mock drills across public-sector hospitals and facilities throughout the province.
Under the directive, all deputy commissioners have been instructed to conduct an immediate stocktaking of fire extinguishers, firefighting equipment and emergency exit access at public-sector hospitals and facilities in coordination with Rescue 1122.
Secretary Implementation and Coordination in the S&GAD has been directed to submit a consolidated provincial assessment report to the chief minister.
To improve emergency response, Rescue 1122, along with the local health, housing and local government departments, will audit hydrant points and install new units where required within seven days under the direct supervision of commissioners.
The provincial health secretaries have also been given a three-day deadline to inspect electrical wiring, air-conditioning units and electro-medical equipment at public-sector hospitals and facilities to prevent fire hazards.
The provincial government has further made monthly emergency mock drills a permanent feature across public-sector hospitals and facilities to ensure operational readiness.
In addition, both health secretaries, along with the Infrastructure Development Authority of Punjab, have been tasked with submitting a feasibility report within one week for the installation of technology-driven fire alarm systems, smoke detectors and automated water sprinklers in ICUs, neonatal nurseries and emergency wards.
The move comes amid growing concerns over hospital fire safety and emergency preparedness across the province.
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