New Delhi, September 23, 2026: FICCI, under the technical guidance of the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, organised a conference on ‘Smart Hospitals, Safe Hospitals – Transforming Fire Safety and Emergency Preparedness in Healthcare’. Policymakers, disaster management experts, hospitals and industry representatives discussed ways to strengthen healthcare infrastructure against emergencies.
Experts emphasised hazard assessment, regular mock drills, smart detection systems, updated disaster management plans and coordination among hospitals, government agencies and emergency responders. The discussions also highlighted the potential of 2D/3D mapping and digital twins to support evacuation, rescue and emergency preparedness.
“Experts stressed that hospital safety must move beyond compliance towards continuous preparedness, testing and resilience.”Ashok Soni · Technology
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