Over 170 Diwali Burn Cases at Delhi's Safdarjung and AIIMS Hospitals
· India · Indian Express, NDTV
Delhi's hospitals treated over 170 Diwali-related burn injuries between November 7 and 8, 2026, with Safdarjung Hospital managing 135 cases and AIIMS recording 42 cases by 11 am on November 9. Firecrackers caused 129 of the 135 cases at Safdarjung, while 35 children received OPD treatment for firecracker injuries, including one admission, and AIIMS admitted eight patients with 18 pediatric cases. The youngest patient was five years old, with an eight-year-old in critical condition suffering burns across 45 percent of his body surface area. Hospitals had prepared 20 beds at Safdarjung for the surge, and seven patients remained admitted at Safdarjung while eight were admitted at AIIMS.
Why it matters
The high volume of pediatric burn cases, particularly from firecrackers, highlights the urgent need for public safety awareness and medical preparedness during festive celebrations in Delhi.
Read the original report — Indian Express
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