The Punjab government has ordered electrical and fire safety audits of public hospitals to identify hazards and prevent potentially dangerous incidents. The initiative aims to strengthen hospital infrastructure and protect patients, healthcare workers and visitors from electrical faults and fire emergencies.
Authorities will examine electrical installations, power distribution systems and other critical infrastructure to identify technical weaknesses. Moreover, officials will recommend corrective measures to address safety risks and improve the reliability of electricity supplies at healthcare facilities.
Government Launches Hospital Safety Inspections
The government has introduced the SHIELD programme to assess electrical systems and identify fire hazards across major public hospitals. Under the initiative, authorities plan to complete energy audits of 20 major healthcare facilities within four months.
Provincial Energy Minister Faisal Ayub Khokhar reviewed the programme’s progress during a meeting with relevant officials. The briefing highlighted that teams had already completed energy audits at Children’s Hospital Lahore and Services Hospital Lahore.
Furthermore, the inspections will assess electrical installations, connected loads and distribution networks. These checks aim to identify overloading risks, technical deficiencies and potential faults that could disrupt hospital operations.
Authorities Focus on Preventing Electrical Fires
The programme follows a deadly fire incident at Islamabad’s Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences, which renewed concerns about safety arrangements in hospitals. Consequently, officials have emphasised the need to identify electrical hazards before they lead to emergencies.
The audits will help authorities develop recommendations for repairing faulty installations and improving electrical infrastructure. Hospital administrations will also coordinate with relevant departments to implement the proposed safety measures.
The energy minister stressed that reliable electricity remains essential for operating critical medical equipment and maintaining patient care. Therefore, authorities must address identified risks promptly to reduce the possibility of electrical accidents.
The government expects the inspections to improve safety standards across selected facilities. Meanwhile, officials will monitor progress and ensure hospitals complete the recommended corrective work within the prescribed timeframe.
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