PIMS Fire: “No One Will Be Spared,” Says Health Minister
Health Minister Mustafa Kamal has vowed that no one responsible for the PIMS fire will be spared, telling the Senate that the deaths of 14 infants cannot become an issue that fades from public attention after a few days.
Addressing lawmakers, Kamal said he was holding himself responsible and was ready to be held accountable for the tragedy. He urged that the incident be investigated thoroughly rather than allowing the matter to be suppressed.
Kamal called for the inquiry into the PIMS fire to remain open and comprehensive, arguing that an investigation could reveal problems extending far beyond the immediate incident. He described the healthcare sector as facing a broader systemic crisis.
The minister pointed to the country’s wider child mortality challenge, saying that thousands of preventable deaths occur every year.
For him, the PIMS tragedy should become a turning point rather than simply another painful episode.
The National Assembly unanimously passed a resolution calling for an impartial inquiry into the PIMS fire and expressing profound grief over the loss of the 14 infants.
Lawmakers described the circumstances surrounding the incident as involving sheer negligence.
The resolution called for strict legal action against anyone found responsible for negligence or safety lapses. It also demanded stronger implementation of fire safety and emergency preparedness measures across federal government hospitals.
Parliamentary Affairs Minister Tariq Fazal Chaudhry announced Rs5 million in compensation for each affected family, acknowledging that no financial assistance could undo the loss suffered by the parents.
The amount is intended to provide some immediate relief to the families, with the compensation to be deposited into the accounts of the deceased infants’ mothers.
Chaudhry said the government recognised the scale of their grief while promising action against officials found responsible.
Health Minister Mustafa Kamal has vowed that no one responsible for the PIMS fire will be spared, telling the Senate that the deaths of 14 infants cannot become an issue that fades from public attention after a few days.
Health Minister Mustafa Kamal has vowed that no one responsible for the PIMS fire will be spared, telling the Senate that the deaths of 14 infants cannot become an issue that fades from public attention after a few days.
Addressing lawmakers, Kamal said he was holding himself responsible and was ready to be held accountable for the tragedy. He urged that the incident be investigated thoroughly rather than allowing the matter to be suppressed.
Kamal called for the inquiry into the PIMS fire to remain open and comprehensive, arguing that an investigation could reveal problems extending far beyond the immediate incident. He described the healthcare sector as facing a broader systemic crisis.
The minister pointed to the country’s wider child mortality challenge, saying that thousands of preventable deaths occur every year.
For him, the PIMS tragedy should become a turning point rather than simply another painful episode.
The National Assembly unanimously passed a resolution calling for an impartial inquiry into the PIMS fire and expressing profound grief over the loss of the 14 infants.
Lawmakers described the circumstances surrounding the incident as involving sheer negligence.
The resolution called for strict legal action against anyone found responsible for negligence or safety lapses. It also demanded stronger implementation of fire safety and emergency preparedness measures across federal government hospitals.
Parliamentary Affairs Minister Tariq Fazal Chaudhry announced Rs5 million in compensation for each affected family, acknowledging that no financial assistance could undo the loss suffered by the parents.
The amount is intended to provide some immediate relief to the families, with the compensation to be deposited into the accounts of the deceased infants’ mothers.
Chaudhry said the government recognised the scale of their grief while promising action against officials found responsible.
