PMDC makes fire safety training mandatory for house officers
By The BriefBrief
After the Aug 26 fire incident at PIMS that killed 14 newborn babies, the Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC) decided to implement a training programme for house officers in all medical and dental colleges. The programme is intended to improve fire safety awareness and preparedness for doctors, patients, students and staff.
WHO:Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC)
WHAT:Decided to implement a mandatory fire safety training programme for house officers in all medical and dental colleges
WHEN:Aug 26, 2026
WHERE:Pakistan
WHY:The decision followed the Aug 26 fire incident at the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) that killed 14 newborn babies.
