»As Infant Deaths in Bhandara Fire Shock the Nation, Lessons Hospitals Need to Learn to Avert Loss of Lives
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As Infant Deaths in Bhandara Fire Shock the Nation, Lessons Hospitals Need to Learn to Avert Loss of Lives
Charred remains of furniture and other equipments at the Bhandara General Hospital, where a fire broke out, in Bhandara district, Saturday, Jan. 9, 2021. (PTI Photo)
This isn t the first time that India has seen such a tragic fire incident at a healthcare institution. According to a study, a total of 33 major hospital fire incidents were reported in India between January 2010 to December 2019.