Over 50% Hospitals in Mumbai Flouting Fire Safety Norms, Audit Finds
The latest fire audit was carried out in the aftermath of a fire at a government hospital in Bhandara, killing 10 newborns in January.
Charred remains of furniture and other equipments inside the new born babies care unit of the Bhandara District General Hospital after a fire which broke out in the wee hours, in Bhandara district of Maharashtra, Saturday, Jan. 9, 2021. 10 infants died in the incident. Photo: PTI
Urban03/Mar/2021
New Delhi: More than 50% of hospitals and nursing homes in Mumbai do not meet requisite fire safety norms, putting the lives of patients and medical staff at risk,