Government Schemes and Policy · 6 May 2026

Fire Safety Week to strengthen awareness and preparedness in healthcare facilities

Exam-focused facts from the 6 May 2026 current affairs briefing.

Key facts

  • The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) will observe a nationwide Fire Safety Week from May 4 to 10, 2026.
  • The initiative focuses on prevention, mitigation, and emergency response mechanisms within hospitals and related facilities.
  • Union Health Secretary Punya Salila Srivastava will inaugurate the week-long observance at Kartavya Bhawan in New Delhi.
  • A nationwide pledge on fire safety in health facilities will be administered during the opening ceremony to reinforce safety protocols.
  • The programme will include awareness campaigns, mock drills, and capacity-building exercises for healthcare workers and administrators.

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