Liaquat National Hospital

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The Liaquat National Hospital (LNH), is located at Stadium Road, Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan.

Liaquat National Hospital was established in October 16, 1958. This is one of the best hospital in Pakistan.

1 History
2 Departments
3 Milestones
4 Address
5 External links

[edit] History

Soon 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 Karachi, 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 comprising 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 prestigious school of nursing, a school of physiotherapy and rehabilitation, College of Medical Laboratory Technology, and offers numerous technical courses in a vast spectrum of services.

Hence, the humble beginnings, initiated by a group of dedicated 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 speciality 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 Accident and Emergency Center and an Out- Patient Department. Furthermore, a purpose-built operation theatre, Intensive Care Unit & a 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 committed team of its highly skilled faculty and paramedical staff. Together, all these persons have made our vision a reality, firmly establishing LNH as a hallmark of technical excellence, never forgetting the human element of care that makes all the difference.

[edit] Departments

Diagnostics
- Biochemistry
- Haematology / Blood Bank
- Histopathology
- Microbiology
- Radiology
Medical
- Accident & Emergency
- Anaesthesiology
- Cardiology
- Dentistry
- Dermatology
- Endocrinology
- Ear, Nose & Throat (ENT)
- Gastroenterology
- General Medicine
- Gynaecology & Obstetrics
- Infection Diseases
- Nephrology
- Neurology
- Oncology
- Ophthalmology
- Orthopaedics
- Paediatrics
- Physiotherapy
- Psychiatry
- Pulmonary Medicine
- Rheumatology
Surgical
- Cardiothoracic Surgery
- General Surgery
- Neurosurgery
- Paediatric Surgery
- Plastic Surgery
- Urology
- Vascular Surgery
Clinical Support
- Academic Council
- Food & Nutrition
- Pharmacy
- Skills Lab
- Social Services

[edit] Milestones

Monday 23rd February 1953, the foundation stone of Liaquat National Hospital was laid by his Excellency Mr. Ghulam Mohammad Governor General of Pakistan.
17th March-7th 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.
16th October 1958 Governor General Sikander Mirza formally inaugurated Liaquat National Hospital.
5th November 1958 Syed Wajid Ali was selected as the President of the constituted committee comprising 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 (Ground Floor)
- Special Wards I & II
- Operation Theatres
- Servant Quarters
- X-Ray (Ground Floor) Neurosurgery Ward (First Floor)
- Doctors Hostel (Ground Floor)
- 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 (Ground Floor) foundation stone was laid.
1972, Boundary wall of the hospital was constructed.
1973, Doctors Hostel (First Floor) was constructed.
1977, Fluoroscopy machine was installed.
1978, Liaquat National Hospital enters the field of education.
1981, Gastroenterology Ward (Ground Floor) and Gynaecology Ward (First Floor) were constructed.
1982 - 83, Special Ward III and IV were constructed.
1984, Liaquat National Hospital acquires C. T. Scanner.
1985 - 86, CCU, Mosque and Courtyard were constructed.
1986, Children Ward (Ground Floor) was constructed.
1987, Old Neuro & Orthopedic Ward (First Floor) was constructed.
1990, Started first MRI in Pakistan Central Stores {Ground Floor) was constructed.
1991, Arthroscopic orthopedic procedure performed at Liaquat National Hospital.
1992, Chest Ward (First Floor) 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 by Liaquat National Hospital.
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.
2002, 4th Symposium held.
2002, Expansion of Cardiology Ward with new CCU.
2002, Private - I Ward was constructed.
2002, MRI & Multislice CT Scanner with high speed were introduced to Liaquat National Hospital.
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.