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Eight employees suspended after fire that killed 14 babies

Observador31 August 2026 at 13:22

Eight employees of Karachi Central Hospital in Pakistan, including the executive director of the unit, were suspended following a fire that killed 14 babies in the neonatal ward. The decision was made by health authorities while the investigation into the incident is ongoing.

The fire broke out in the neonatal intensive care unit section of the hospital, causing the death of all 14 babies in this unit. The causes of the fire are still being investigated by Pakistani authorities.

The Pakistani government announced that it will provide compensation of approximately 15,000 euros to each family that lost a baby in the fire. This compensation comes in a context of strong national outrage over the tragedy.

Karachi is the largest city in Pakistan and Central Hospital is one of the main health facilities in the region. The incident sparked concerns about hospital safety, raising concerns about hospital safety.

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