Liaquat National Hospital
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The Liaquat National Hospital (LNH), is located at Stadium Road, Karachi
, Sindh
, Pakistan
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Liaquat National Hospital was established on October 16, 1958.
, Pakistan
under the name "The National Hospital". His Excellency Mr. Ghulam Muhammad, the Governor General of Pakistan, laid the foundation stone of "The National Hospital" on February 23, 1953.
In memory of Nawabzada Liaquat Ali Khan
, the first Prime Minister of Pakistan
who was assassinated in 1951, it was decided to rename "The National Hospital" as "Liaquat National Hospital".
The vision of the founding members of this hospital was to establish a healthcare unit where people of limited means could receive comprehensive medical care at an affordable cost. To achieve this goal, they constituted a committee of eminent citizens, philanthropists, technocrats and government functionaries. Syed Wajid Ali was selected as the President of this distinguished group from November 5, 1958, and has remained so to date.
Over the years, this hospital which started out with 4 outpatient services and 50 beds, grew steadily, catering not only to the rapidly increasing healthcare needs of the metropolis, but also actively supporting the medical requirements of the other provinces of Pakistan.
In 1978, the remarkable development and growth of Liaquat National Hospital (LNH) saw the institution entering into the field of education. Today, it plays a pivotal role as a leading Post Graduate Medical Centre having school of nursing, a school of physiotherapy and rehabilitation, College of Medical Laboratory Technology, and offers technical courses in a spectrum of services.
Hence, the humble beginnings, initiated by a group of citizens almost 50 years ago, have seen the emergence of a Hospital which today stands among the best tertiary healthcare centres: a 700-bed hospital with 32 outdoor specialty services, providing the latest diagnostic and therapeutic facilities. The Hospital has a residency training program, representing a majority of the existing disciplines, recognised for fellowship by the CPSP; including certain disciplines which are also recognised by the different Royal Colleges in the U.K. Many professionals with MCPS, FCPS, FRCS and MRCP qualifications, who have been trained at LNH, are today serving the community.
Latest additions to the Hospital include the state-of-the-art MRI machines, Pathology Laboratory facilities, additional Executive II and III Wards, CCU, MICU and an increase in the number of dialysis machines and ventilators. The hospital envisages a continuing increase in medical and surgical blocks, a new sccident and rmergency venter and an out-patient department. Furthermore, a purpose-built operation theatre, intensive care unit. and transplant unit complex are under construction.
Through the years, LNH has maintained its identity and followed its mission of providing affordable and high quality healthcare to all classes of society, with its out-patient department charges being lower than most charitable hospitals in the city.
This has been possible only through the interest and guidance of the Governing Body of LNH, its administration, and, of course, the team of its faculty and paramedical staff.
Karachi
Karachi is the largest city, main seaport and the main financial centre of Pakistan, as well as the capital of the province of Sindh. The city has an estimated population of 13 to 15 million, while the total metropolitan area has a population of over 18 million...
, Sindh
Sindh
Sindh historically referred to as Ba'ab-ul-Islam , is one of the four provinces of Pakistan and historically is home to the Sindhi people. It is also locally known as the "Mehran". Though Muslims form the largest religious group in Sindh, a good number of Christians, Zoroastrians and Hindus can...
, Pakistan
Pakistan
Pakistan , officially the Islamic Republic of Pakistan is a sovereign state in South Asia. It has a coastline along the Arabian Sea and the Gulf of Oman in the south and is bordered by Afghanistan and Iran in the west, India in the east and China in the far northeast. In the north, Tajikistan...
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Liaquat National Hospital was established on October 16, 1958.
History
Soo after Independence, about half a century ago, the Red Cross Fete Committee, which was chaired by Syed Wajid Ali, raised about PKR 800,000 through Meena Bazaars organized under the guidance of Begum Rana Liaquat Ali Khan. At a fateful meeting chaired by Begum Rana Liaquat Ali Khan, the Committee decided to establish a hospital in KarachiKarachi
Karachi is the largest city, main seaport and the main financial centre of Pakistan, as well as the capital of the province of Sindh. The city has an estimated population of 13 to 15 million, while the total metropolitan area has a population of over 18 million...
, Pakistan
Pakistan
Pakistan , officially the Islamic Republic of Pakistan is a sovereign state in South Asia. It has a coastline along the Arabian Sea and the Gulf of Oman in the south and is bordered by Afghanistan and Iran in the west, India in the east and China in the far northeast. In the north, Tajikistan...
under the name "The National Hospital". His Excellency Mr. Ghulam Muhammad, the Governor General of Pakistan, laid the foundation stone of "The National Hospital" on February 23, 1953.
In memory of Nawabzada Liaquat Ali Khan
Liaquat Ali Khan
For other people with the same or similar name, see Liaqat Ali Nawabzada Liaquat Ali Khan was a Pakistani statesman who became the first Prime Minister of Pakistan, Defence minister and Commonwealth, Kashmir Affairs...
, the first Prime Minister of Pakistan
Prime Minister of Pakistan
The Prime Minister of Pakistan , is the Head of Government of Pakistan who is designated to exercise as the country's Chief Executive. By the Constitution of Pakistan, Pakistan has the parliamentary democratic system of government...
who was assassinated in 1951, it was decided to rename "The National Hospital" as "Liaquat National Hospital".
The vision of the founding members of this hospital was to establish a healthcare unit where people of limited means could receive comprehensive medical care at an affordable cost. To achieve this goal, they constituted a committee of eminent citizens, philanthropists, technocrats and government functionaries. Syed Wajid Ali was selected as the President of this distinguished group from November 5, 1958, and has remained so to date.
Over the years, this hospital which started out with 4 outpatient services and 50 beds, grew steadily, catering not only to the rapidly increasing healthcare needs of the metropolis, but also actively supporting the medical requirements of the other provinces of Pakistan.
In 1978, the remarkable development and growth of Liaquat National Hospital (LNH) saw the institution entering into the field of education. Today, it plays a pivotal role as a leading Post Graduate Medical Centre having school of nursing, a school of physiotherapy and rehabilitation, College of Medical Laboratory Technology, and offers technical courses in a spectrum of services.
Hence, the humble beginnings, initiated by a group of citizens almost 50 years ago, have seen the emergence of a Hospital which today stands among the best tertiary healthcare centres: a 700-bed hospital with 32 outdoor specialty services, providing the latest diagnostic and therapeutic facilities. The Hospital has a residency training program, representing a majority of the existing disciplines, recognised for fellowship by the CPSP; including certain disciplines which are also recognised by the different Royal Colleges in the U.K. Many professionals with MCPS, FCPS, FRCS and MRCP qualifications, who have been trained at LNH, are today serving the community.
Latest additions to the Hospital include the state-of-the-art MRI machines, Pathology Laboratory facilities, additional Executive II and III Wards, CCU, MICU and an increase in the number of dialysis machines and ventilators. The hospital envisages a continuing increase in medical and surgical blocks, a new sccident and rmergency venter and an out-patient department. Furthermore, a purpose-built operation theatre, intensive care unit. and transplant unit complex are under construction.
Through the years, LNH has maintained its identity and followed its mission of providing affordable and high quality healthcare to all classes of society, with its out-patient department charges being lower than most charitable hospitals in the city.
This has been possible only through the interest and guidance of the Governing Body of LNH, its administration, and, of course, the team of its faculty and paramedical staff.
Departments
- Diagnostics
- Biochemistry
- Haematology / Blood Bank
- Histopathology
- Microbiology
- Radiology
- Medical
- Accident & Emergency
- Anaesthesiology
- Cardiology
- Dentistry
- Dermatology
- Endocrinology
- Gastroenterology
- General Medicine
- Gynaecology & Obstetrics
- Infection Diseases
- Nephrology
- Neurology
- Oncology
- Ophthalmology
- Orthopaedics
- Paediatrics
- Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation
- Psychiatry
- Pulmonary Medicine
- Rheumatology
- Surgical
- Cardiothoracic Surgery
- General Surgery
- Neurosurgery
- Paediatric Surgery
- Plastic Surgery
- Ear, Nose, Throat (oto-rhino-laryngology), Head & Neck Surgery
- Urology
- Vascular Surgery
- Clinical Support
- Academic Council
- Food & Nutrition
- Pharmacy
- Skills Lab
- Social Services
- School of Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation
Milestones
- Monday 23 February 1953, the foundation stone of Liaquat National Hospital was laid by his Excellency Mr. Ghulam Mohammad Governor General of Pakistan.
- 17 March-7 April 1953, The Red Cross fete, which was chaired by Syed Wajid Ali, raised 8 Lac through Meena Bazaars organized under the guidance of Begum Rana Liaquat Ali Khan.
- 16 October 1958 Governor General Sikander Mirza formally inaugurated Liaquat National Hospital.
- 5 November 1958 Syed Wajid Ali was selected as the President of the constituted committee of eminent citizens, philanthropists, technocrats and government functionaries.
- 1958, The hospital started to function with four out-patient services and 50 beds for the in-patients. The hospital had:
- Reception
- Special Wards I & II
- Operation Theatres
- Servant Quarters
- X-Ray Neurosurgery Ward
- Doctors Hostel
- Kitchen
- Central Stores (half portion)
- 1959, Endoscopies Urology service pioneered by Liaquat National Hospital. The first UR (P) done at LNH by Dr. Hussaini.
- 1962, Nephrology Ward foundation stone was laid.
- 1972, Boundary wall of the hospital was constructed.
- 1973, Doctors hostel was constructed.
- 1977, Fluoroscopy machine was installed.
- 1978, Liaquat National Hospital enters the field of education.
- 1981, Gastroenterology Ward and Gynaecology Ward were constructed.
- 1982 - 83, Special Ward III and IV were constructed.
- 1984, Liaquat National Hospital acquires a CT scanner.
- 1985 - 86, CCU, mosque and courtyard were constructed.
- 1986, Children Ward was constructed.
- 1987, Old Neuro & Orthopedic Ward was constructed.
- 1990, Started first MRI in Pakistan Central Stores was constructed.
- 1991, Arthroscopic orthopedic procedure performed.
- 1992, Chest Ward was constructed.
- 1993, First Laparoscopic Choleosystectomy at Liaquat National Hospital.
- 1994, Liaquat National Hospital Library constructed.
- 1995, New Medical and Surgical Wings were constructed.
- 1995, 1st Symposium was held at Liaquat National Hospital and the Academic Council was established for medical education at Liaquat National Hospital.
- twenty five 1996, Liaquat National Hospital started CME programs, acquired 1.5 tesla MRI installed and established nuclear medicine unit with gamma camera.
- 1997, Surgical Day Care Unit constructed.
- 1997, Skills Lab was established.
- 1997, 2nd Symposium held.
- 1998, Executive Wards constructed.
- 1998, PMR building was constructed.
- 1999, Construction of generator room.
- 1999, First Newsline newsletter published.
- 1999, Bone densitometer acquired.
- 2000, 3rd Symposium.
- 2000, State-of-the-art auditorium with four lecture halls constructed.
- 2000, Emergency Ward shifted to new spacious A&E Department.
- 2000, New Nurses Hostel Block constructed.
- 2000, OPD block was constructed.
- 2000, 3 year BSc. Physiotherapy course upgraded to 4 years BS Physiotherapy program
- 2002, 4th Symposium held.
- 2002, Expansion of Cardiology Ward with new CCU.
- 2002, Private - I Ward was constructed.
- 2002, MRI and multislice CT scanner with high speed were introduced.
- 2002, Four colour Doppler was installed.
- 2002, Art colour Doppler "Aplio" from Toshiba that includes 3D imaging was installed.
- 2003, Stealth station mapping system for brain and spinal procedures was installed.
- 2005, 2 Years MSc. Physiotherapy(Neuromusculoskeletal Rehabilitation) started