Health Ministry launches nationwide Fire Safety Week, unveils new guidelines for hospitals

May 4, 2026 3:29 PM

Health Ministry launches nationwide Fire Safety Week, unveils new guidelines for hospitals

The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) on Monday launched a nationwide Fire Safety Week, aimed at strengthening fire prevention, preparedness and response systems across healthcare facilities. The initiative was inaugurated with a nationwide pledge led by Union Health Secretary Punya Salila Srivastava, focusing on the theme “Fire Safety in Health Facilities.” The week-long campaign, from May 4 to 10, coincides with the release of the National Guidelines on Fire and Life Safety in...

Fire Safety Week to be observed across healthcare facilities from May 4

May 3, 2026 4:37 PM

Fire Safety Week to be observed across healthcare facilities from May 4

The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare will observe a nationwide Fire Safety Week from May 4 to 10, 2026, aimed at strengthening awareness and preparedness against fire hazards in healthcare institutions. The initiative, being carried out in coordination with States, Union Territories, and other Central Ministries, will focus on prevention, mitigation, and emergency response mechanisms within hospitals and related facilities. The week-long observance will be inaugurated in New Delhi by Union...