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A fire in the maternity ward of the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences in Islamabad killed 14 newborns in the ICU, with authorities saying a faulty air-conditioning unit sparked the blaze and oxygen-rich conditions worsened it; many mothers and babies escaped amid thick smoke, and the prime minister ordered an immediate investigation.
A blaze in the maternity ward of Islamabad’s government-run Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) killed at least 14 newborns, with officials saying an air-conditioning compressor explosion sparked the fire. One infant was rescued, and reports described locked ward doors as the fire spread. Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif ordered a full investigation and promised accountability for those responsible, highlighting broader concerns about underfunded public healthcare and aging infrastructure in the country.
The labor and delivery department at Monroe County Hospital in Alabama has permanently closed, leaving expecting mothers in the area with limited options for childbirth. This closure is part of a larger trend of rural hospitals in the state facing financial challenges and having to make difficult decisions. The hospital cited a lack of insurance and a shortage of doctors as reasons for the closure. Expecting mothers now face the challenge of traveling long distances for maternity care, raising concerns about accessibility and safety.