List of Top 10 Government Hospitals in Lahore

Hospitals work with an idea of giving life to the people. At times when people are facing dangers to their lives, they find hospitals as the only place to give them relief and a healthy life. A comprehensive hospital is something that provides complete health facilities to any patient, suffering with any medical illness. List of Top 10 Government Hospitals in Lahore.

For a better health, cleanliness is of core importance. The hospitals are meant to provide health facilities with a hygienic environment. This rule is implemented to both private as well as government hospitals in Lahore. However, if they do a comparison of the two modules of hospitals, in Pakistan, we can find a clear difference between the hygienic and health services conditions in both.

At times where the private hospitals keep their concerns high, for the hygienic and in time services to their patients, there are some government hospitals in Lahore that can be seen adding more pain to the problems of people door to their unhygienic conditions. At times where you can feel an unbearable smell in the wards, the rest rooms are also not somewhere you can stay for a short while. Many of the government hospitals in Lahore have an unbearable harsh conditions to deal with and painful for the patient to stay, even for few minutes.

however there are many government administrated hospitals in Lahore that have remarkable services with highly qualified doctors, hygienic situations and a neat and clean environment. Right from the highly educated doctors, up to the machinery and medical equipment, everything is up to the mark. These hospitals are offering high standard services with enhances sanitary  conditions and hygienic surroundings.

List of Top 10 Government Hospitals in Lahore.

Best Government Hospitals In Lahore:
some of the best government hospitals in Lahore are as follows:

1. Jinnah Hospital Lahore
2. Lady Aitchison Hospital
3. Lahore General Hospital
4. Mayo Hospital
5. Punjab Institute of Cardiology
6. Punjab Social Security Health Management Company, Hospital
7. Services Hospital
8. Punjab Institute of Mental Health
9. Shalamar Hospital
10. Sir Ganga Ram Hospital

      1- Jinnah Hospital Lahore

• About Jinnah Memorial Hospital

Jinnah Hospital is in first position in our list of top 10 government hospitals in Lahore. The attaining of Joint Commission International (JCI) accreditation; which is considered the gold standard for quality accreditation in healthcare domain is one of the few initial achievements for Jinnah Memorial Hospital within 8 months of commissioning the hospital. The Hospital has a full-fledged Emergency Department, 25 Outpatient consultation rooms, ICU, CCU, Delivery suites, Endoscopy Room and Day Surgery unit. The Diagnostic Centre features advanced laboratory and imaging equipments like the Open MRI, CT Scan, Mammography, 4D Ultrasound and Fluoroscopy. The Hospital offers both inpatient and outpatient care which covers a wide range of Medical and Surgical Specialties. All the departments are manned with highly experienced staff providing accurate reliable and prompt care quality services of international standards.

• VISION

Jinnah Memorial Hospital will strive to deliver highest quality comprehensive health care of international standard to the people they serve through the synergy of highly qualified medical professionals and state- of the-art medical technology”.

•  MISSION

To bring highest quality primary, secondary and tertiary health care to the door steps of the population they serve, customizing it to local needs and cultures. To be a community partner in the pursuit to maintain state of wellness through medical awareness campaigns and health check-up, keeping in mind that prevention is better than cure.

Be in the forefront of the battle to conquer illness wherever humanly possible, with the involvement of the best available healthcare professionals in the world, equipped with cutting edge medical technology. To produce paradigm shift in the traditional health care delivery of prevention and cure by paying attention to the emotional aspects of illness, by understanding and touching the concerns and of the patient and family with empathy and compassion helping to usher in the experience of Total Health Care.

To address areas of Medical Education and Research to continuously upgrade the knowledge base of medical professionals to widen their horizons for better patient care. To assure, monitor and upgrade quality management of services focusing on patient safety and satisfaction with a firm belief that there is no finishing line in the journey for excellence in health care. To go beyond the expectations of all their stake holders with the philosophy of Health First.

• Contact Details

Fax: 9231427

Phone: 9231400-23

Email: info@aimc.edu.pk

      2- Lady Aitchison Hospital

• History

Lady Aitchison Hospital is in second position in our list of top 10 government hospitals in Lahore. The original idea for the establishment of a medical college for the undivided Punjab was placed before the Imperial Government in 1857, but shelved because of ‘War of Independence’, The need was so great that is was decided to make the beginning by establishing a Medical School in 1860.

At that time the only other Medical School in Indo-Pakistan Sub-Continent was situated in Calcutta. In August, 1860, Dr. IB. Scriven of the General Hospital in Calcutta was invited to become the Principal of the proposed Lahore Medical School, which was to be the second such Institution in Indo Pakistan Sub-Continent.

Dr. Scriven with Dr. Smith, a Civil Surgeon, conducted the first Matriculation Examination on the 1st of November, 1860 having arrived in Lahore on 10th of October, 1860. The classes were to be held in and English 20 students qualified for the Hindustani class in initial examination while another qualifying examination was held on the 15th November, 1860 allowing 24 more students to qualify for the class thus producing a total of 44 students for the Hindustani class.

only 5 students were enrolled for the English Class of which only 2 persisted on the College Rolls after a year; one European, and one Indian, English was not widely known in the province at that time.

Until 1870, the Medical School had been granting its own diplomas to Sub-assistant Surgeons and native doctors. With the opening of the Punjab University College that year, it was. arranged so that the new College would undertake the conduct of examination and granting of University diplomas. The first such examination was held in October, 1871 by Diploma in Medicine.

During the next 13 years the Punjab University College awarded diplomas to 145 successful students. It is matter of interest to note that the Medical College has a longer history than the University of the Punjab, and the relationship between the two has always been cordial and cooperative. The College was then as now independent in all affairs in teaching and administration except for conducting examinations.

By 1871, the number of applicants had overtaken the number of available vacancies. That year, 190 candidates applied for 40 vacancies. The Hindustani class was composed of people in government service or those supported by various local funds, the former being inducted by competitive examination. The language of instruction in this class was Urdu.

1870 saw the establishment of a Hakims Class consisting of sons and relatives of Hakims with some knowledge of Unani medical system.

The King Edward Medical University shall pursue the following goals:

• To seek advances in health sciences to cure and relieve the symptoms of illness, maintain health and foster social prosperity in a thriving environment.
• To respond effectively to the ever changing needs of the society through its research programs, educational facilities and curricula.
• To follow the century-old traditions of the College which preceded the University by conducting its work and teaching to the highest international standards and preparing itself to responsibly address the key challenges faced by the society in the coming decades.
• To respect the values and goals of human society by embracing principles of justice, equality of all human beings, internationalism and by acknowledging and fostering individual achievements.

      3– Lahore General Hospital

• History

Lahore General Hospital is in third position in our list of top 10 government hospitals in Lahore A piece of land measuring one square and seven acre i.e. (256 Kanals) situated on Ferozpur, Road, Lahore about 17 kilometers from Lahore was proposed for beggar house. The foundation was laid down by her Excellency BEGUM NAHEED SIKANDAR MIRZA W/O Governor General of Pakistan on 27-02-1958. The first phase of the building was completed in late 1958. An opening ceremony was held on 30-09-1958 by her Excellency BEGUM NAHEED SIKANDAR MIRZA

Due to some reasons the proposed beggar house plan was sacked and it was decided by the then Government to provide Health facilities to the general public. Hence the birth of Lahore General Hospital took place in the early 1959.

The opening ceremony of Lahore General Hospital was done by his Excellency MR. AKHTAR HUSSAIN, the Governor West Pakistan on 29-01-1959.

Lahore General Hospital is a government hospital in Lahore started functioning in the existing building of proposed Beggar House. At that time, Hospital was used as convalescent home for the over flow of patients of Mayo Hospital, Lahore and there were no proper treatment / Diagnostic facilities available at Lahore General Hospital.

• Mission

To establish Lahore General Hospital as the best public sector hospital providing tertiary level care of health services to the community. Develop strong coordination with the allied departments and develop the human skills in order to be more effective and efficient.

      4-Mayo Hospital

• History

Mayo Hospital is in fourth position in our list of top 10 government hospitals in Lahore Mayo Hospital is the oldest and largest hospital of the country, serving the humanity since 1871.

Mayo Hospital was completed in 1870 and it started patient care in 1871. It was named after the Earl of Mayo, the then Viceroy and the Governor General of India.

Encompassing over 54.6 acres of land and the main building with boundary having 11 gates, the hospital is one of the largest hospitals in South East Asia and is a centre of excellence for public benefit. It had bed capacity of 300 beds on the Day of Independence (1947) but now is extended up to 2399 beds. The father of the nation, Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah also paid tribute to services rendered by this hospital on his visit to Mayo Hospital dated 19.03.1940.

Mayo Hospital is located in the heart of Lahore City and is surrounded by busy commercial and thickly populated residential areas with famous Anarkali Bazaar, Nila Gumbad, Gawalmandi and the Walled City of Old Lahore around it.

Earlier, after its construction in 1871, the Mayo Hospital was affiliated as a teaching hospital with the King Edward Medical College which came into being in 1860. The hospital was used to be managed by the Medical Superintendent under the administrative control of Government till 1999 when the whole setup was declared as Autonomous Medical Institution and the Mayo Hospital became Allied Hospital of King Edward Medical College It is government hospital in Lahore.

The Principal KEMC and the M.S. Mayo Hospital were placed under the administrative control of a newly created post of Chief Executive. In 2002, the Board of Governors took over the charge of the institution under PMHI Ordinance 2002, according to which the posts of Principal Executive Officer (PEO) / Dean and Deputy Dean were created. In the next year 2003, under another PMHI Ordinance 2003, the Board of Governors was replaced with the Board of Management under which Principal KEMC was declared Head of Institution consisting of KEMC & Mayo Hospital.

      5- Punjab Institute of Cardiology

• Introduction

Punjab Institute of Cardiology is in fifth position in our list of top 10 government hospitals in Lahore Punjab Institute of Cardiology provides quality tertiary care to heart patients. PIC trains post graduate doctors and paramedics in addition to assisting the rest of the cardiac hospitals in the Punjab. Moreover, they run awareness campaigns to educate the masses on preventive measures towards heart diseases.

Treatment provided by PlC is totally free of cost for poor and entitled patients whereas the private patents are treated at a much lower cost than rest of the private hospitals in town. Emergency service is open 24 hours and emergency treatment is totally free for everyone irrespective of their social standing.

The range of facilities available for comprehensive treatments include a 347 bedded hospital, all relevant diagnostic tests, interventional and operative procedures and intensive cardiac care units.

Further, PIC has a highly qualified and experienced team of cardiologists and surgeons who are supported by well trained nursing and paramedic staff. They have introduced modern management and patient care systems.  Four of their departments have been ISO certified and the rest will be completed soon. PIC manages a well reputed professional journal, Journal of Cardiovascular Diseases, of the projects assigned to the post-graduate fellowship trainees.

PIC has expanded its administrative and technical support to Multan, Faisalabad and Rawalpindi Institutes of Cardiology.

• History

The Punjab Institute of Cardiology is government hospital in Lahore, established in 1989, is the first Heart Institute in the Punjab province. It aims to provide excellent care for all types of heart diseases. A large group of well trained adult & pediatric cardiologists, cardiac surgeons and cardiac anesthesiologists, who had their training and working experiences in Pakistan and abroad, together with their well-trained and experienced nurses, technicians and other medical staff, provide 24-hour care for all heart diseases.

It was established in response to the acute deficiency felt for comprehensive care of cardiac patients. Originally named as “CARDIAC CENTRE”, its foundation stone was laid by Lt. General Ghulam Jilani Khan (Late), the then Governor of Punjab, on November 10, 1984. The hospital was later inaugurated by Muhammad Nawaz Sharif, the then Chief Minister of Punjab, on October 15,1988. In patient was commissioned on October 5,1990 whereas the first open heart surgery was performed on October 9, 1990.

      6- Punjab Social Security Health Management Company, Hospital

• Introduction

Punjab Social Security Health Management Company Hospital is in sixth position in our list of top 10 government hospitals in Lahore It is said that nothing happens, unless there is a dream first. The creation of PSSHMC Hospital was a dream. A dream so powerful, that it helped transform the medical facilities to the industrial workers to an excellent level. Following are the facts about PSSHMC hospital.

Whether you want to offer your employees hospitalization coverage, laboratory testing, vaccination, annual health screening, pre-employment screening, drug testing or you need a regular physician at your corporate site; PSSHMC Hospital RWD has the expertise to address all your corporate health care needs. Utilize their experience in providing corporate health services to discover a high-quality, cost-effective health care option for your employees.

• Corporate Registration Process
• Pre-employment Screening Services
• Vaccination Services
• Well Women Check up
• Corporate Health Awareness Programmes
• Corporate Registration Process

As part of the corporate registration process, their corporate clients are requested to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), which outlines the roles and responsibilities of the corporation and the Hospital. A refundable deposit is required as part of the corporate registration process to provide credit facility for both inpatient and outpatient services.

Other measures such as billing of pharmacy on the basis of consumption, that is, the patient or the employer is charged only for the actual quantity of medicines consumed contribute towards considerable savings in medical expenses.

To date, they have finalized such agreements with more than —– state owned and multinational organizations. Organizations interested in signing a MOU with PUNJAB SOCIAL SECURITY HEALTH MANAGEMENT COMPANY HOSPITAL RWD may contact with Hospital Administrator, faheem176@yahoo.com OR at +92 042-35384688.

      7- Services Hospital

• Introduction

Services Hospital is in seventh position in our list of top 10 government hospitals in Lahore In 1958, a separate outpatient department of Mayo Hospital, Lahore was setup for the use of government employees. In 1960, this was converted into 55-bedded and name as Wahdat Hospital ; it had medical and surgical facilities, together with laboratory and X-Rays unit. it was later renamed ” Services Hospital “.

In 1977, the bed strength was increased to 192(50% for the general public) and it became the teaching hospital of Allam Iqbal Medical College , (AMIC). In 1986, various additional buildings were constructed and the bed strength was raised to 904.In 1995, AIMC moved to its new campus, attached to Jinah Hospital . Services Hospital then became attached to the Postgraduate Medical Institute, (PGMI), with increased bed strength of 1096.Services Hospital Lahore was declared as “Autonomous Institution” in 1999. Most recently PGMI has become attached to the Lahore General Hospital ; it will be shifted to the premises of LGH on completion of its building.

• Mission

To provide state of the art tertiary health care facilities to the community in preventive, curative, promotive and rehabilitative services through qualified and skilled human resources, at affordable costs, without any discrimination, but totally free to the poor/deserving/ entitled patients”.

      8- Punjab Institute of Mental Health

• History

Punjab Institute of Mental Health is in eight position in our list of top 10 government hospitals in Lahore History of healthcare services for mentally ill patients in Pakistan can be viewed as before and after the Partition (1947) for convenience. Treatment for psychiatric patients by a medical doctor started with the arrival of Dr Honigberger. He belonged to Hungary and worked as state physician to Maharaja Ranjit Singh in 1812. His services were initially limited to families and close relatives of notables.

After the death of Maharaja Ranjit Singh, Dr Honigberger was appointed in charge of the gunpowder factory and was also asked to treat general patients at the city’s General Hospital, then called Al-Shifa, located outside the Delhi Gate.

Dr Honigberger set up a ward for psychiatric patients in this hospital. So the foundation was laid for future psychiatric services in this region. It was no less than an honour for the city of Lahore. It was named Central Lunatic Asylum, as written in the book ‘Thirty Five years in the East’ written by Dr Honigberger.

Later when the British took over Punjab Dr Honigberger transferred his 12 patients to Dr Smith, the district civil surgeon in Lahore. In 1854, Mr Robert Montgomery, the judicial commissioner of Punjab, floated the idea of building a mental hospital at the site where it stands today, but this could not be materialised for certain reasons.

Those patients were kept on shifting at various places till 1900 due to various reasons. Till the new mental hospital was established at the present place the patients were given under the supervision of Col. Dr Ewen, a psychiatrist who was appointed as the first medical superintendent.

This gentleman headed the hospital till his death in 1914. The hospital remained without a psychiatrist till 1922. Dr Lodge Patch took over as in charge of the hospital. Dr Patch, a psychiatrist worked hard to improve the prevailing conditions and added also new buildings. As a result, the number of patients increased to about 1400. A distinguished psychiatrist of his time, Dr Kraeplin, had also wished to come over here to complete his research during that period.

In 1947, at the time of independence the nation inherited three mental hospitals, one each at Lahore, Hyderabad and Peshawar. There were no qualified psychiatrists to take care of them. The first psychiatrist in a civil setup like that was Dr M. A. A. Aziz who single-handedly served people for years. The late ‘60s and ‘70s saw expansion of psychiatric health services throughout Pakistan and a new mental hospital was established in Dudyal.

The only facility for psychiatric patients in this part of world starting in 1900, turned into Government Mental Hospital and was renamed “ Government Hospital for Psychiatric Diseases” in 1996. The old governing law for these patients “Lunacy Act of 1912” was replaced by “Mental Health Ordinance” in 2001. The hospital was converted to “ Punjab Institute of Mental Health, Lahore” in 2002. Number of staff was increased and new facilities were added to improve services.

This Institute was founded at its present place in the year 1900 AD to provide Health care to Mentally Sick persons. It was named “Lunatic Asylum”. Law was formulated to run it named “Lunacy Act of 1912”. At that time this hospital encompassed a piece of land consisting of 172 Acres, which has shrinked to a piece of land within the boundary walls (2008 AD). The Governing Law Lunacy Act 1912 being unsuitable and inconvenient was replaced by “Mental Health Ordinance in 2001”.

The name of “ Govt. Mental Hospital ” was changed to “ Govt. Hospital for Psychiatric Diseases in 1996, and was renamed as “Punjab Institute of Mental Health” in 2002. It consists of 1400 beds as indoor facility and about 500-600 patients visit Out Patient Deptt. per day and are provided free treatment.

• PRESENT SETUP / STATUS / SERVICES

Punjab Institute of Mental Health is only of its kind in the country rather it is the largest facility for psychiatrically disturbed patients, in South Asia . It is 1400 bedded hospital spread over an area of 50 Acres of land, with good looking green lawns and abundant plantation, surrounding the wards.

This Institute is providing services to patients belonging not only the Punjab but also to adjacent areas of all provinces including Azad Jammu and Kashmir .

The presently organized setup is bifurcated functionally into Administrative & Clinical setups.

• Administrative Setup
• Clinical Setup

      9- Shalamar Hospital

Shalamar Hospital is in ninth position in our list of top 10 government hospitals in Lahore Businessmen Hospital Trust was conceived in 1974. The Trust initially comprised of Chaudhry Nazar Mohammad, Mr. Naseem Saigol, Mr. Mumtaz A Sheikh and Syed Babar Ali. The idea of building a Trust Hospital for the welfare of poor and non-affording patients was floated by the then Chairman, Chaudhry Nazar Mohammad (Late). To materialize this dream, they formed a group of eminent businessmen who believed in social uplift, charity and philanthropic pursuits. These included Mr. Mohammad Husain and Shahbaz-ud-Din Chaudhry. Other issues including building infrastructure and hiring staff was handled by the rest of the Trustees.

A piece of 18 acres land was provided by the government of Punjab to Businessmen Hospital Trust for the establishment of a tertiary care teaching hospital. The location of the land at Shalimar Link Road made it possible for the hospital to extend healthcare facilities not only to the patients of lower income population of Northern Lahore but also to community living in its outskirts.

The team successfully generated Rs. 5 Million for the construction and functioning/running expense of hospital. Hospital’s Architecture was designed by experienced Australian Architects who gave this hospital a unique touch by planning a combination of squares and rectangular style. The hospital structure is designed in a way that it keeps the corridors airy and bright. This proper but natural ventilation reduces odor.

Later Mr. Ibrar A. Mumtaz, Mr. Shahid Hussain, Chaudhry Ahmad Saeed, Mr. Mohammad Munir Chaudhry and Mr. Altaf M. Saleem joined the Trust. Now the Trust comprises of seven members and is working under the leadership of Chaudhry Ahmad Saeed since April 1996. Their active support and cooperation has played an instrumental role in bringing this institute at par with international standards of tertiary care teaching hospital.

The Businessmen Hospital Trust started as a not-for-profit institute in 1978. The name was later changed to Shalamar Hospital, named after historic Shalimar Gardens, as the former name provided an impression that hospital is primarily for the business community. Hospital started working with six basic faculties on Outpatient basis. The rush of patients led Chaudhry Nazar Mohammad and Mr. Mohammad Husain to increase the facilities according to the regularly increasing needs of the community.

      10- Sir Ganga Ram Hospital

Sir Ganga Ram Hospital is in tenth position in our list of top 10 government hospitals in Lahore Sir Ganga Ram Hospital is a 550-bed hospital in Lahore, Pakistan, it was originally established by Sir Ganga Ram, a Hindu Civil Engineer in the British Government at Lahore in 1921.

Ganga Ram Hospital is a general hospital located in Lahore, Pakistan. It provides best medical services. Hospital was established by Sir Ganga Ram. It offers great standards of medicine and surgery. It is equipped extensive medical technology and provides all types of medical health and care services. It is affiliated by Fatima Jinnah Medical College. The Ganga Ram Hospital comprise of 550 beds that can accommodate a reasonable number of patients from Lahore city. The hospital prefers to treat patients from underprivileged backgrounds

Offering remarkable services and the most advanced medical facilities, these hospitals are some of the best in Lahore. At times these hospitals are prefer by the people over private hospitals as they are economical, equipped with latest machinery and highly qualified doctors, professional staff and safest treatments in town.