LAHORE, (APP – UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News – 1st Sep, 2026) Lahore General Hospital (LGH) Medical Superintendent Prof Dr Faryad Hussain on Tuesday
said the smoke emerged from a plastic fan after it overheated in the gynaecology unit but
the situation was brought under control within 10 minutes through a timely response by
the hospital staff.
Prof Dr Faryad Hussain said the affected room had only four beds, of which two were occupied
while the other two were vacant. Both patients were immediately shifted to a safe place by
the staff, and no loss or damage occurred.
He clarified that reports claiming 70 patients were rescued were contrary to the facts.
He said that, on the directions of the Punjab government, hospital staff had been receiving
training for the past one week to deal with emergency situations, which enabled them to respond
promptly to the incident.
The MS appreciated the bravery of security guard Hamid, who helped shift the patients to
safety, and announced a cash reward and certificate of appreciation for him.
Prof Dr Faryad Hussain said encouraging employees who put themselves at risk to save the lives
of others was essential.
He reiterated that patient safety and protection of life and property would remain the hospital
administration’s top priority, while strict implementation of safety SOPs would continue
in all departments.
The MS also constituted a four-member committee to review electrical wiring and other safety
measures in the hospital.
Principal Ameer-ud-Din Medical College Prof Dr Farooq Afzal and Professor of Gynaecology
Prof Dr Nudrat Sohail also reached the affected area immediately after receiving information
about the incident.
Later on, media representatives inspected the affected room and found that it did not have 70 beds.
They also expressed satisfaction with the arrangements for patients care and found health
professionals engaged in providing treatment. Patients and their attendants also appreciated the hospital administration’s timely action.
