Oxygen Fiasco Kills Three in Punjab Civil Hospital
Three patients tragically lost their lives at a Punjab Civil Hospital on July 28, 2025, following a critical 25-30 minute disruption in oxygen supply. The incident highlights serious lapses in the hospital’s life-saving systems.
The hospital’s alarm systems were reportedly non-functional during the outage, compounding the tragedy. Furthermore, the oxygen plant was undergoing maintenance, adding to the already precarious situation.
Adding to the distress, families of the deceased refused post-mortem examinations. Two separate investigations, one internal and one external, have been launched into the incident.
The Punjab Human Rights Commission has also taken cognizance of the matter, signaling a deeper probe into the systemic failures that led to the deaths.
This devastating incident underscores the urgent need for robust safety protocols and regular maintenance checks in all public healthcare facilities across the nation. The lack of functional alarm systems and the ongoing maintenance on a crucial life-support system raise serious questions about accountability and the quality of care provided in government hospitals. The families’ refusal of post-mortems further complicates the investigation, potentially hindering efforts to determine the exact cause of death and prevent future tragedies.
