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Indus Hospital launches state-of-the-art emergency facility

Indus Hospital launches state-of-the-art emergency facility  

KARACHI: Indus Hospital & Health Network (IHHN) proudly inaugurated the state-of-the-art Emergency Department at its Korangi’s new hospital building.

The inaugural ribbon-cutting ceremony was graced by Dr Azra Fazal Pechuho, Provincial Minister for Health and Population Welfare, Sindh, alongside distinguished guests and esteemed donors.

The event marked the first step of the first phase of Pakistan’s largest free-of-cost private sector hospital, setting a new benchmark in delivering world-class healthcare to underserved communities.

Abdul Karim Paracha, Chairman of the Board of Directors; Dr. Abdul Bari Khan, President of IHHN; Prof Syed Zafar Zaidi, CEO of IHHN;  Salim Razak Tabani and others warmly received the Provincial Minister and accompanying dignitaries.

Following the ribbon-cutting ceremony, Dr. Azra Fazal Pechuho, along with senior leadership, toured the newly inaugurated facility. The Emergency Department is equipped with cutting-edge technology and state-of-the-art infrastructure designed to cater to diverse patient needs.

Key features include dedicated resuscitation bays for critical emergencies, separate halls for adult and pediatric patients to ensure specialized care, and fast-track clinics aimed at managing non-critical cases efficiently. These enhancements reaffirm IHHN's unwavering commitment to delivering accessible, equitable, and high-quality healthcare services to all.

The formal ceremony commenced with a welcome address by Prof. Syed Zafar Zaidi, who highlighted the pivotal role of the Korangi Campus’s expansion in transforming healthcare in Pakistan. Addressing the audience, Dr. Azra Fazal Pechuho expressed her admiration for IHHN’s unwavering dedication to serving those in need, emphasizing the significance of this milestone for the healthcare landscape of Sindh and Pakistan.

Special acknowledgment was given to Zuleikhabai V. M. Gany Rangoonwala (ZVMG) Rangoonwala Trust and Amreli Steels, whose generous contributions made the new emergency facility a reality.

In his closing remarks, Dr. Abdul Bari Khan underscored the vision behind IHHN's expansion, emphasizing the collective effort needed to sustain and further such initiatives.

The event was also attended by senior leadership of IHHN, and other distinguished guests.

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As IHHN continues its mission to provide free, world-class healthcare, the new Emergency Department is a significant first step in realizing the dream of a 1,350-bed facility that will serve millions of patients annually, setting a precedent for excellence in healthcare delivery in Pakistan.

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