PM directs swift implementation of PIMS fire probe decisions
- Says 'those responsible for criminal negligence will not be given any concession'
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif ordered swift action on the PIMS fire investigation, emphasizing accountability for negligence and directing improvements in hospital safety, medical facilities, and broader health sector reforms.
- Swift implementation of PIMS fire investigation decisions.
- Accountability for negligence in the PIMS incident.
- Improving PIMS medical facilities and safety measures.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday directed relevant authorities to ensure swift implementation of decisions taken in light of the interim investigation into the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) fire incident.
The prime minister chaired an emergency meeting on health affairs and the PIMS fire incident shortly after returning from Kyrgyzstan.
Federal Minister for Health Syed Mustafa Kamal, Minister for Economic Affairs Ahad Khan Cheema, Health Secretary Capt (retd) Muhammad Mahmood and PIMS Executive Director Dr Muhammad Salman attended the meeting.
The prime minister was briefed on affairs of the health sector and the progress of the investigation into the PIMS fire.
The meeting was informed that implementation of the prime minister’s decisions, based on the interim investigation report, was being ensured.
“Those responsible for criminal negligence will not be given any concession,” the prime minister said.
He directed the health minister and health secretary to ensure their personal presence at PIMS on alternate days and supervise measures for improving the hospital.
The prime minister also directed that medical treatment facilities at PIMS be improved and all necessary safety measures be fully implemented.
He further ordered the acceleration of reforms in the health sector.
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