Indus Hospital and Health Network

Summary

Indus Hospital and Health Network (IHHN) (Urdu: انڈس ہسپتال اور ہیلتھ نیٹ ورک) is a non-profit organization comprising a nationwide healthcare network of primary, secondary, and tertiary healthcare facilities across Pakistan. IHHN offers healthcare services to all patients completely free of cost.[1]

Indus Hospital & Health Network
انڈس ہسپتال اور ہیلتھ نیٹ ورک
Map
Geography
LocationKorangi Crossing, Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan
Organisation
Care systemPrivate Sector hospital
FundingPhilanthropic foundation funding and public donations
Services
Emergency departmentYes
History
Opened2007
Links
Websitewww.indushospital.org.pk

The Indus Hospital – Korangi Campus, was established in 2007 as a single 150-bed hospital located in Korangi, Karachi.[2] When it started, it was Pakistan's first paperless and cashless hospital; the hospital has an e-cardiology system.[3]

IHHN comprises 15 hospitals, four regional blood centres,[4] four physical rehab centres,[5] a Pediatic Oncology Centre reputed to be the largest[citation needed] in Pakistan, 36 Primary Care offerings,[6] and conducts public health initiatives.[7]

Indus Hospital and Health Network includes the Indus University of Health Sciences,[8] the Indus Hospital Research Center,[9] and a Postgraduate Medical Education Program[10] in its ambit. It is accredited by the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Pakistan.[11]

References edit

  1. ^ "Indus Hospital & Health Network". 2017-10-20. Retrieved 2023-01-31.[non-primary source needed]
  2. ^ "How We Started | Indus Hospital & Health Network". 2017-10-20. Retrieved 2023-01-31.[non-primary source needed]
  3. ^ "The new age of cardiology: Heartbeats turn digital at country's first paperless hospital". The Express Tribune (newspaper). 30 June 2013. Retrieved 8 May 2021.
  4. ^ "Blood Center | Indus Hospital & Health Network". 2022-08-30. Retrieved 2023-01-31.[non-primary source needed]
  5. ^ "Physical Rehabilitation Center | Indus Hospital & Health Network". 2022-08-29. Retrieved 2023-01-31.[non-primary source needed]
  6. ^ "Primary Care Program | Indus Hospital & Health Network". 2022-08-26. Retrieved 2023-01-31.[non-primary source needed]
  7. ^ "Public Health Initiatives | Indus Hospital & Health Network". 2022-08-26. Retrieved 2023-01-31.[non-primary source needed]
  8. ^ "Indus University of Health Sciences | Indus Hospital & Health Network". 2022-08-29. Retrieved 2023-01-31.[non-primary source needed]
  9. ^ "Research | Indus Hospital & Health Network". Retrieved 2023-01-31.[non-primary source needed]
  10. ^ "Postgraduate Medical Education Program | Indus Hospital & Health Network". 2018-01-29. Retrieved 2023-01-31.[non-primary source needed]
  11. ^ Indus Hospital is accredited by the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Pakistan College of Physicians and Surgeons of Pakistan website, Retrieved 8 May 2021

External links edit

  • Indus Hospital website, at http://www.indushospital.org.pk/ .