PIMS Children Ward Evacuated Following Burning Odor

News Desk
ISLAMABAD: Authorities at the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) swiftly evacuated the second floor of the children’s ward on Thurday after patients and staff reported a persistent burning odor inside the building.
The rapid response ensured the safety of dozens of admitted children, infants, and medical personnel as emergency protocols were immediately put into motion across the healthcare facility.
Hospital administration reported that the smell of burning material prompted immediate concern among nurses and doctors, who noticed the unusual scent circulating through the ventilation and corridor systems on the upper level.
Acting out of an abundance of caution, hospital staff mobilized quickly to relocate vulnerable young patients to safer zones within the premises, preventing any potential panic or health complications from smoke inhalation.
The incident has once again highlighted critical infrastructure vulnerabilities and the paramount importance of stringent fire safety measures in major public sector hospitals. With thousands of vulnerable patients visiting capital healthcare institutions daily, such near-misses underscore the urgent need for robust preventive maintenance, modernized electrical wiring, and regular safety drills to safeguard lives in densely occupied medical facilities.
In the wake of the evacuation, a specialized technical and maintenance team was dispatched to inspect the electrical panels, wiring networks, and HVAC systems on the affected floor to trace the exact source of the odor.
Hospital management confirmed that a comprehensive safety audit is underway to ensure the structural and environmental integrity of the ward before patients are allowed to return to their original rooms.