Eight children die after air-conditioning unit breaks down at Sahiwal govt hospital

Eight children die after air-conditioning unit breaks down at Sahiwal govt hospital

Sahiwal (Staff Report): At least eight children were killed after an air conditioning unit at Sahiwal’s District Headquarters Hospital broke down on Sunday.

According to Additional Secretary Health, at least eight toddlers lost their lives after temperatures rose in the children’s ward at the hospital.

Punjab Chief Minister Usman Buzdar has taken notice of the incident and directed the deputy commissioner to submit an inquiry report.

Punjab health department spokesperson said they have formed a committee to probe the incident and will present a report after conducting an investigation.