Health secy asks states, UTs to strengthen fire safety in hospitals

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Around 54 infants were being treated in the NICU at the time of the incident.

This directive comes in the wake of a tragic fire at the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) of Jhansi Medical College on the evening of November 15, which claimed the lives of at least 10 infants and left several others with burn injuries.

Additionally, states/UTs have been instructed to conduct regular fire safety drills.

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Published On: 2024-11-19 @ 10:13:28 (7 hours ago)

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