More
than 14 million people dwell in the metropolitan city of Karachi which seems to
be stretching its boundaries further by the day. Catering to the health needs
of such a big city is quite a challenge. There are numerous private and
government-owned hospitals in Karachi that work hard to provide healthcare
facilities to the people of this mammoth city. No wonder you can find some of
the largest hospitals in Pakistan in Karachi.
Civil
Hospital: -
One of the oldest hospitals, Civil Hospital was founded in 1898 during British rule in the subcontinent. Ever since its creation, it continues to provide health care facilities to the underprivileged people of the region. It is one of the largest government hospitals in the country. It has a huge capacity, having 1900 beds in a total of 34 departments. It has numerous operation theatres and fully operational OPD.
People from all over the province come to Civil Hospital
for low-cost treatment of grave diseases. It has efficient laboratories,
diagnostic services, and a radiology department. The hospital is well known for
its research center and training facilities. It is the teaching hospital of Dow
University of Health Sciences, which is among the country’s top medical
schools. Civil Hospital caters to thousands of patients who can ill afford
private medical treatment.
The
Aga Khan University Hospital: -
When
it comes to the private sector, The Aga Khan University Hospital is undoubtedly
the largest in Pakistan. Since its inception, it has laid great stress on
providing top-quality healthcare facilities. To date, it excels on its vow,
providing the highest standard medical facilities. It is privileged to be
certified by the top global accrediting institutions; Joint Commission International
(JCI) and College of American Pathologists (CAP).
Being the largest hospital in Pakistan, the AKUH provides all kinds of specialty
services. Different departments and workers of medical fields come together to
offer holistic and complete healthcare facilities to their patients. Its
medical staff consisting of doctors, paramedics, nurses, surgeons, and
professionals are extensively trained. The hospital also finances foreign
training courses for its deserving medical staff.
The
hospital also has the country’s biggest research facility. With its latest
equipment and technological deployment, the hospital conducts thorough research
to provide breakthrough medical treatment. Along with that, the hospital can
supersede its standard by improving its services.
AKUH
is the largest hospital in Pakistan that takes pride in its highly efficient
infection control methods and system. Many people suffer from contagious
diseases through exposure to the hospital environment. At AKUH, hygiene and
cleanliness are given top priority to control the spread of germs and viruses,
especially to young, old, or sensitive patients.
The
administrative staff, medical professionals, and other support staff all work
together to offer the highest quality of patient care service at the AKUH.
Teleconsultation and mobile laboratory facilities are some ways AKUH
demonstrates how much it cares for its patients.
For the underprivileged people of the country, AKUH offers Patient Welfare and Zakat programs. Through such endeavors, the hospital fulfills its social responsibility of providing superior health care facilities to all sections of society.