Top 10 Emergency Hospitals In Pakistan for Travelers

Hospitals are the basic building block of the healthcare infrastructure in any country. Despite the high number of medical professionals that graduate from our medical colleges each year, the quality of service in healthcare is still questionable in the context of our country. However, these professionals, with the help of a few good hospitals are doing their best to cater to the health needs of people all over the country.

This blog gives a quick review of the top hospitals of Pakistan. It must be noted that the names listed here are just the ones that have been frequently mentioned for their quality of service in healthcare, and that it is not based on any particular survey. Also, this list is by no means in any order of best-to-worst, or worst-to-best. Just as said, these are just some of the name that are known for their services. There may be other names too in other lists, but this has been compiled to give a quick review to the readers on some reliable options.

1: Aga Khan University Hospital – Karachi

The hospital with the best medical university in Pakistan, Aga Khan is supposedly the most well-equipped hospitals currently operating, not just in Karachi but all over Pakistan. Some of the best specialists from the country are the in-house resources of Aga Khan.

2: Fatima Memorial Hospital – Lahore

Situated in Shadman Lahore, Fatima Memorial Hospital accommodates around 500 beds to cater to the emergency as well as other routine cases. The operations of the hospital are based on cross-subsidization mechanism and the fees taken from the ones who can afford to pay is utilized in serving the needy ones. The hospital has high-end medical technology with professional specialists and doctors working in the facility. It also has Fatima Jinnah Medical University to produce more professionals for the field.

3: Ali Medical Center – Islamabad

This hospital is providing excellent health facilities in accordance with the international level and owns a very good reputation. Hospital is well equipped with professional and competent staff. Ali Medical Center provides OPD services, IPD services, Dental services, laser clinic, radiology services, skin specialists, 24 hours lab, pharmacy and emergency services.

4: Shifa International Hospital – Islamabad

Shifa International Hospital provides high-quality care and health facilities to the patients. There are more than 70 highly qualified and competent consultants working in this hospital. It is one of the best hospitals in Islamabad. The hospital building is well equipped with advanced machinery and 150 beds. Shifa International Hospital offers central air conditioning, central gas supply system, fire alarm system and standby generator.

4: Shaukat Khanum Memorial Hospital – Lahore

Established under the leadership of Mr. Imran Khan, Shaukat Khanum is unquestionably the best cancer hospital in the country today. The hospital is known for providing free treatment to the poor patients and the quality of care as well as equipment and supplies is what has set the standard of it high at the bar.

5: Hameed Latif Hospital – Lahore

Hameed Latif Hospital has recently broadened the scope of its operations and services and is primarily known for the quality of care provided. Patients who went through the treatment at Hameed Latif hospital are of the opinion that it is one of the best private hospitals in the country. The staff is well accommodating with a clear record of services in healthcare.

6: Bahria Town Hospital – Lahore

Just as the housing society itself is known for class, comfort and luxury, so is the hospital developed by the management of Bahria Town. The high-end technologies and equipment, qualified and experienced doctors and staff as well as the hygienic and fresh environment, each aspect adds to the overall degree of quality of care services provided in it.

7: Pakistan Institute Of Medical Sciences, Islamabad

Counted among the top health centers in Islamabad, Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences is known for its contributions and efforts in medical research. Some of the ground-breaking researches were originated from this particular institute and currently features 22 therapeutic and surgical specialists’ centers. It is a government-owned entity with the capacity of 592 beds and is spread across the area of 3.5 hectares.

8: Civil Hospital Karachi

Acknowledged for the successful treatment of the patients of plague back in late 1890s, the hospital has been known for its excellence in service and its ability to impress the visitors. It was visited by the viceroy of India, Lord Curzon, and has been able to maintain the quality of service since then.

9: Lady Reading Hospital, Peshawar

Lady Reading Hospital Peshawar has set the bar high in terms of service quality in healthcare through its international recruitment drives. It hired around 70 doctors from the UK and other regions to ensure inclusion of the best professional staff from all over the world. Under the expertise of these people, the hospital runs better both in terms of administration as well as the quality of care.