After 7 newborns die, Delhi Government to direct hospitals to complete fire audit by June 8
The Hindu
Delhi Government mandates fire audits for hospitals after neonatal hospital fire tragedy, with compensation and heatwave preparations discussed.
In the aftermath of a fire at a neonatal hospital that killed seven newborns, the Delhi Government will issue directions to all private and State-run hospitals to complete a fire audit by June 8 and submit a compliance report, Health Minister Saurabh Bharadwaj said on May 27.
Mr. Bharadwaj had called for a meeting to discuss the fire incident at the neonatal hospital in east Delhi's Vivek Vihar area.
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"On April 24, we had issued directions to all hospitals for fire preparedness. On May 8, we had asked them to conduct a fire audit. We will ask all private and Delhi government-run hospitals to complete a fire audit by June 8 and submit a compliance report to the Health department," he told reporters.
The Minister also said two nurses and some locals rescued the babies without worrying about their lives.
"We will recommend their names for bravery awards," he added.
The Revenue Department will be asked to expedite the process of compensation to the families of the babies killed and injured in the fire, Mr. Bharadwaj said.
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