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Tel Aviv: Hospitals implement emergency preparedness measures; patients tr
Updated : 2 weeks ago IST
Visuals from the hospital showed nurses, officials, and family members moving sick, old patients to the underground facilities, while stockpiling on supplies.
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Pakistan: Gul Plaza inquiry highlights gaps in emergency response and buil
Updated : 3 weeks, 2 days ago IST
Fresh disclosures before the judicial commission on the Gul Plaza fire pointed to major failures in emergency preparedness and response. Testimony cited missing safety systems, delayed fire engines, extreme blaze conditions, and poor inter-agency coordination. The probe is examining whether
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Fortis Hospital, Mulund Unveils 'New-Age ER' - Setting New Benchmarks in E
Updated : 3 weeks, 5 days ago IST
Mulund (Maharashtra) [India], February 14: Fortis Hospital, Mulund today announced the launch of reimagined and enhanced next-generation Emergency Medicine Department (ER) - the New Age ER - designed to deliver rapid, protocol-driven, and outcome-focused emergency care. With advanced resu
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Ageing Karachi hospitals face serious fire safety risks amid gaps
Updated : 1 month ago IST
Karachi's public healthcare network continues to function inside decades-old structures, where fragile electrical wiring and the absence of organised fire response systems threaten the lives of patients and medical workers.
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Karachi grapples with surge in fire incidents, exposing gaps in safety and
Updated : 1 month ago IST
The memory of the tragic Gul Plaza blaze continues to haunt Karachi, serving as a grim reminder of the city's vulnerability to devastating fires. Yet, fire incidents persist without pause, highlighting serious shortcomings in safety standards and emergency preparedness, according to a report
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Global Health & Wellness Festival 2026 Set to Return With 'Local to Global
Updated : 2 months ago IST
Jaipur (Rajasthan) [India], January 12: India's largest congregation in the healthcare space -- the 5th Global Health & Wellness Festival (GHWF 2026) -- is scheduled to be held on February 28 and March 1, 2026 in Jaipur, Rajasthan.
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Axio Biosolutions and IIEMS Launch "STOP THE BLEED": Empowering Citizens w
Updated : 3 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], December 8: The Indian Institute of Emergency Medical Services (IIEMS) has partnered with Axio Biosolutions, a global leader in advanced wound care solutions, to launch the "STOP THE BLEED" initiative in India. This collaboration aims to provide essential training and i
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Goa SDMA issues strict safety advisory to nightclubs and restaurants after
Updated : 3 months, 1 week ago IST
In the wake of the deadly fire at a restaurant-club in North Goa's Arpora that claimed the lives of 25 people, the State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA) issued an advisory to all nightclubs, restaurants, bars, event venues, and similar establishments operating within the State. SDMA
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Five 6th Battalion NDRF teams airlifted from Vadodara to Chennai as Cyclon
Updated : 3 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Five teams of the 6th Battalion of the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) have been airlifted from Vadodara to Chennai on Sunday to strengthen emergency preparedness as Cyclone Ditwah intensifies over the Bay of Bengal and impacts the eastern coastal regions of India, particularly Ta
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ICG conducts SAR workshop in Paradip to strengthen coastal security, emerg
Updated : 3 months, 4 weeks ago IST
The exercise aimed to curb smuggling, prevent illegal intrusion, and enhance preparedness for various coastal emergencies, ensuring an effective and coordinated emergency response under the supervision of the Coast Guard Commander.
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HDFC Life's 'Ready for Life' Report Highlights a Gap of 26 Points Between
Updated : 4 months ago IST
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], November 10: HDFC Life has launched 'Ready for Life' - its latest research-based study. This one-of-its-kind report makes an effort to quantify the Financial Readiness Gap - the difference between perceived and actual financial preparedness of individuals.
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Fire service units deployed across Odisha ahead of Cyclone Montha
Updated : 4 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The Odisha Disaster Rapid Action Force (ODRAF) teams are equipped with rescue boats, motor rafts, power saws, and generators to carry out swift rescue and relief operations. Fire personnel are engaged in search-and-rescue, evacuation, debris clearance, and distribution of essential suppli
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