Jinnah Hospital denies patient deaths linked to power fault
JPMC’s executive director says a temporary cable overload was repaired under generator backup, and that fatalities stemmed from patients’ existing critical illnesses.
Jinnah Hospital (JPMC) in Karachi denies that patient deaths were caused by a power failure.
Executive Director Prof. Khalid Sher said the deceased were already critically ill and died from underlying medical complications.
He said there is no evidence linking any death to the electricity fault.
A temporary cable fault from power overload was identified; repair work began and supply continues.
JPMC says it is fully operational, with generator backup for uninterrupted essential care.