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flag Punjab, Pakistan, lacks enough working ICU ventilators, risking patient care during emergencies.

flag 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. flag Of the broken units, 191 await repair, 185 are irreparable, and 55 are condemned. flag Many ventilators bought during the pandemic failed due to incompatibility, lack of training, or poor support. flag Despite a request for 1,600 new units, only 150 were approved, and procurement is delayed. flag The Punjab government has now approved 300 new ventilators and Rs2.7 billion for upgrades, with emergency procurement underway. flag Experts warn the shortage threatens emergency response during health crises.

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