Pakistani nurse to be honoured for saving newborn from hospital fire
They publishedPakistani nurse to be honoured for saving newborn from deadly hospital fire
First reportAP News · 30 Aug, 10:07Z
Latest reportThe Independent · 31 Aug, 09:38Z
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Why it matters
What
Razia Noreen rescued the sole surviving newborn from a nursery fire at Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences that killed 14 other infants.
Why
Pakistan will award Noreen the Sitara-i-Khidmat and about US$36,000 for her actions during the rapidly worsening fire.
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Eight officials are suspended, and criminal proceedings may follow after an inquiry found the nursery deteriorated within about two minutes.
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Summary
- Nurse Razia Noreen saved the sole surviving newborn from a hospital nursery fire.
- The fire at Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences killed 14 other infants.
- Noreen carried the baby to safety and could not re-enter due to flames.
- She will be awarded Sitara-i-Khidmat (Star of Service) and about $36,000.
- Eight officials have been suspended; criminal proceedings may follow for those responsible.
Summary
- Razia Noreen rescued the sole surviving newborn from a hospital nursery fire.
- The blaze at Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences killed 14 other infants.
- Noreen will be awarded the Sitara-i-Khidmat and about US$36,000.
- Inquiry says the nursery deteriorated within about two minutes.
- Eight officials have been suspended; criminal proceedings may follow.
Summary
- A nurse rescued the sole surviving newborn from a hospital nursery fire at PIMS in Islamabad.
- Fifteen newborns were in the third-floor nursery when the fire broke out.
- Razia Noreen carried the baby to safety and attempted to reenter the nursery.
- She will receive Sitara-i-Khidmat, plus about $36,000 in prize money.
- Eight officials were suspended; an inquiry investigated the fire and causes.