The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare launched Fire Safety Week 2026 from May 4 to May 10 to improve fire safety standards in hospitals across India.
The government released new National Guidelines on Fire and Life Safety in Healthcare Facilities.
The guidelines focus on risk assessment, emergency response systems, fire-resistant infrastructure, and staff training.
Special safety measures are planned for Intensive Care Units (ICUs), Neonatal Intensive Care Units (NICUs), Pediatric Intensive Care Units (PICUs), and Operation Theatres (OTs).