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Punjab, Pakistan, lacks enough working ICU ventilators, risking patient care during emergencies.
At least 431 ICU ventilators in public hospitals across Punjab, Pakistan, are non-functional, with only 1,709 working—well below the 3,406 needed to meet international standards.
Of the broken units, 191 await repair, 185 are irreparable, and 55 are condemned.
Many ventilators bought during the pandemic failed due to incompatibility, lack of training, or poor support.
Despite a request for 1,600 new units, only 150 were approved, and procurement is delayed.
The Punjab government has now approved 300 new ventilators and Rs2.7 billion for upgrades, with emergency procurement underway.
Experts warn the shortage threatens emergency response during health crises.
Punjab, Pakistán, carece de suficientes ventiladores de UCI en funcionamiento, lo que pone en riesgo el cuidado de los pacientes durante las emergencias.