Summary
Dr. Ziauddin Hospitals (Urdu: ڈاکٹر ضیاء الدین ہسپتال) is a Pakistani health care company operating primarily in Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan. It is operating under Ziauddin Trust . The hospitals provide medical treatment and care. It is named after noted academic Ziauddin Ahmad. The group also owns Ziauddin University and Health TV.[2]
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| Industry | Health care |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1957 |
| Founder | Aijaz Fatima[1] |
| Headquarters | Karachi |
Number of locations | 5 |
Areas served | Pakistan |
| Products | Hospitals, Pharmacy, Diagnostic Centre |
| Owner | Dr. Asim Hussain |
| Website | www |
| Footnotes / references Private Sector hospital | |
The group operate five hospitals across Karachi, totaling over 600 beds provide medical care. According to the Ranking Web of Hospitals for Pakistan, Dr. Ziauddin Hospitals rank at position 19 on the list of Top 20 Hospitals of Pakistan.[3]
The services provided at hospitals are X-Ray and Ultrasound, MRI, CT scan, Digital Subtraction Angiography, Colour Doppler Mammography and Interventional Radiology. A COVID-19 ward was set up at the hospital in 2020.[4]
Dr. Ziauddin Hospitals Campuses edit
- Cancer Hospital, Block-B, North Nazimabad.
- Dr. Ziauddin Hospital, Shahrah-e-Ghalib, Clifton.
- Dr. Ziauddin Hospital, Behind KPT Hospital, Keamari.
- Dr. Ziauddin Hospital, Block III, Gole Market, Nazimabad.
- Dr. Ziauddin Hospital, Block-B, North Nazimabad.
Controversy edit
The group is owned by Dr. Asim Hussain and is under-investigation for using public money to expand the group. Pakistan Rangers and Sindh Police raided the Ziauddin Hospitals. Dr. Asim Hussain was remanded into Rangers custody for 90-days for investigating his role in Money laundering, Land grabbing, extending financial support to terrorists and illegally issuing licenses for unlawful CNG stations across Sindh.[5]
See also edit
References edit
- ^ Reporter, The Newspaper's Staff (30 May 2021). "Dr Aijaz Fatima — an epitome of dedication and hard work". DAWN.COM.
- ^ KARACHI: Govt may allow private units to treat trauma cases (including Ziauddin Hospital) Dawn (newspaper), Published 22 September 2004, Retrieved 28 April 2021
- ^ Dr. Ziauddin Hospitals on the List of Ranking Web Of Hospitals For Pakistan Ranking Web of Hospitals website, Retrieved 8 May 2021
- ^ Hospitals under strain as Covid-19 peak approaches Dawn (newspaper)Published 9 June 2020, Retrieved 8 May 2021
- ^ Rangers descend on Ziauddin Nazimabad, detain Deputy MS Geo TV News website, Published 29 August 2015, Retrieved 8 May 2021
External links edit
- Official website