I read with utmost concern the fire that broke out at Ward 3C of the Putrajaya Hospital believed to be as a result of a lightning strike during heavy rain.
Health Minister Datuk Seri Liow Tiong Lai has every reason to be embarrassed by the incident.
If it is true that the fire occurred due to a lightning strike, then the relevant authority is answerable as to why the lightning arrestor that had been installed failed to work.
It was fortunate that none of the patients and Hospital Staff in that Ward were harmed during the fire.
Although it can be dismissed as an isolated case, the fact that the fire had occurred in the ward, necessitates a thorough investigation in the incident and the findings be made public.
Furthermore if a fire can occur in an important health institution like the Putrajaya Hospital, it certainly does not speak well of the performance of those placed in charge of the safety of the building.
The fire should also be looked upon seriously from the point of view of safety and health at the workplace besides the safety of the patients.
The Minister of Health and the Ministry must take all necessary measures to ensure that such incidents will not recur in any Government Hospitals in the future.
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