CM Punjab Orders Emergency Safety Audits, Fire System Upgrades Across Public Hospitals
Punjab Chief Minister, Maryam Nawaz Sharif, has issued top-priority directives ordering immediate safety audits, infrastructure upgrades, and regular mock drills across public-sector hospitals and facilities throughout the province.
Under these directives:
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All Deputy Commissioners in Punjab are instructed to conduct a thorough inspection of fire extinguishers, firefighting equipment, and emergency exit accessibility at public institutions by coordinating with Rescue 1122.
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The Secretary Implementation & Coordination (I&C), S&GAD, is required to submit a consolidated provincial assessment report to the Chief Minister.
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Rescue 1122, along with local health, housing, and local government departments, will audit hydrant points and install new units within seven days under Commissioners’ supervision.
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Provincial health secretaries have been given three days to inspect electrical wiring, air-conditioning units, and electro-medical equipment in public hospitals for fire safety.
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Monthly emergency mock drills are mandated across public sector hospitals to maintain operational readiness.
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Health secretaries, along with the Infrastructure Development Authority of Punjab (IDAP), must submit a feasibility report within one week for installing technology-driven fire alarm systems, smoke detectors, and automated water sprinklers in critical areas of public sector hospitals.
