Indus Hospital & Health Network (IHHN) is proud to announce its partnership with the Government of Balochistan to take over the management of Gwadar Development Authority Hospital in Gwadar, Balochistan. As the Network’s 14th hospital, the 70-bed facility will soon be expanded by adding a new world-class 200-bed building constructed by the Republic of China as a sign of Pak- China friendship serving the disadvantaged people of Balochistan, the largest province of Pakistan by area. IHHN has always been on the
Indus Hospital & Health Network’s primary care outreach program wins ‘Best Innovative Solution’ Award at International Humanitarian City (IHC) MGM Awards 2021 Dubai, UAE Indus Hospital & Health Network’s (IHHN) initiative to provide quality health care to vulnerable population in remote locations through Boat Clinic and Container-Based Community Health Centers won the ‘Best Innovative Solution’ Award at the Member Global Meeting (MGM) by the International Humanitarian City (IHC), Dubai on March 18, 2021. The award was in recognition of the Network’s Primary Care
September 7, 2020, Bhong: The Indus Health Network (IHN) is embarking upon a new journey to provide primary care services through the first-ever Boat Clinic in Pakistan. The initiative will serve the vulnerable population in Southern Punjab who is barely touched by development with limited access to any type of health services. The clinic will provide quality screening and primary care services free-of-charge. Patients in need of secondary and tertiary level care will be referred to the IHN partner and referral sites.
A woman is the full circle, within her is the power to create, nurture and transform. To acknowledge and honor the women of Indus, International Women’s Day celebrations were held on Monday, March 9, 2020 by the Indus Health Network. Be it the housekeeping staff, lab assistants and technicians, nurses, doctors, or the backend support staff, all these amazing women are the driving force of The Indus Hospital. Dr. Farah Bari, Deputy General Manager, Sheikh Saeed Memorial Hospital gave the welcome
The Indus Hospital (TIH) signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the International Center for Chemical and Biological Sciences – ICCBS (HEJ Research Institute of Chemistry, Dr.Panjwani Center for Molecular Medicine and Drug Research), University of Karachi. Dr. Abdul Bari Khan, Chief Executive Officer, Indus Health Network and Professor Dr. M. Iqbal Choudhary, Director ICCBS signed the MoU. Dr. Naila Baig-Ansari, Chair Indus Hospital Research center and other faculty member were present. ICCBS is one of the most eminent centers of excellence
After destroying the most developed countries’ healthcare systems and killing thousands of patients, the Coronavirus pandemic has hit the borders of Pakistan. Pakistan’s healthcare system is still in a state where a lot yet to be desired. However, Government of Pakistan, and especially Government of Sindh is very actively and tirelessly working to nip it in the bud. It is an issue which knocked down the countries like China and Italy, therefore, keeping those examples in mind, the Sindh Government
April 7, 2020 Karachi, Pakistan The COVID-19 is the most destructive pandemic of the century which is not respecting any border, any religion, and any ethnicity. It is killing anyone and everyone who is weak and is in the virus’ reach. It reached to Pakistan in February and since then the doctors, nurses, paramedical staff, supportive staff are in the battle field. They are risking their lives, sacrificing their relationships, and just taking care of their patients. They have forgotten when the
The Indus Health Network’s Global Health Directorate (IHN-GHD) and IRD Pakistan have partnered together to implement innovative TB initiatives across Pakistan in partnership with the public and private sectors.The program runs 51 TB mobile vans across the country that are mobilized in the community as well as private and public hospitals to screen for Tuberculosis. The van screening processes have been amended to integrate in the algorithm providing x-ray screening for Pneumonia and testing services for COVID 19. The vans
The COVID-19 pandemic has multiple effects on the healthcare sector, shortage of blood donation was one of them. Social distancing, avoiding unnecessary movement, and lockdown resulted in the lack of blood donations. The Indus Hospital’s blood bank is one of the most advanced blood centers of the country which follows international standards and receive 100 voluntary blood donation. The center is fulfilling the needs of not only Indus Health Network’s hospitals but other public and private hospitals as well. The biggest
A well-prepared and well-equipped laboratory is the first line of defense against COVID-19. Recognizing the urgent need for accurate and safe testing The Indus Hospital’s BSL 3 Laboratory has come forward to host the testing service for the patients coming to any of the Indus Health Network’s healthcare facilities as well as supporting the Government’s requirements. The Laboratory underwent quick upgrade to test, report, and respond to any suspected cases along with routine disease surveillance. It rapidly expanded its testing