Indus Hospital and Health Network (IHHN) (Urdu: انڈس ہسپتال اور ہیلتھ نیٹ ورک) is a non-profit organization comprising a nationwide healthcare network of primary, secondary, and tertiary healthcare facilities across Pakistan. IHHN offers healthcare services to all patients completely free of cost.[1]

History

It was established in 2005 when Islamic Mission Trust donated its non-functional hospital in Korangi, Karachi to Indus Hospital and Health Network.[2] Islamic Mission Trust Hospital was originally established in 1988.[3] When it started, it was Pakistan's first paperless and cashless hospital; the hospital has an e-cardiology system.[4]

IHHN comprises 15 hospitals, four regional blood centres,[5] four physical rehab centres,[6] a Pediatic Oncology Centre reputed to be the largest[citation needed] in Pakistan, 36 Primary Care offerings,[7] and conducts public health initiatives.[8]

Indus Hospital and Health Network includes the Indus University of Health Sciences,[9] the Indus Hospital Research Center,[10] and a Postgraduate Medical Education Program[11] in its ambit. It is accredited by the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Pakistan.[12]

References

  1. ^ "Indus Hospital & Health Network". 2017-10-20. Retrieved 2023-01-31.[non-primary source needed]
  2. ^ "How We Started | Indus Hospital & Health Network". 2017-10-20. Retrieved 2023-01-31.[non-primary source needed]
  3. ^ "Islamic Mission Hospitals Trust". Economic Review.
  4. ^ "The new age of cardiology: Heartbeats turn digital at country's first paperless hospital". The Express Tribune. 30 June 2013. Retrieved 8 May 2021.
  5. ^ "Blood Center | Indus Hospital & Health Network". 2022-08-30. Retrieved 2023-01-31.[non-primary source needed]
  6. ^ "Physical Rehabilitation Center | Indus Hospital & Health Network". 2022-08-29. Retrieved 2023-01-31.[non-primary source needed]
  7. ^ "Primary Care Program | Indus Hospital & Health Network". 2022-08-26. Retrieved 2023-01-31.[non-primary source needed]
  8. ^ "Public Health Initiatives | Indus Hospital & Health Network". 2022-08-26. Retrieved 2023-01-31.[non-primary source needed]
  9. ^ "Indus University of Health Sciences | Indus Hospital & Health Network". 2022-08-29. Retrieved 2023-01-31.[non-primary source needed]
  10. ^ "Research | Indus Hospital & Health Network". Retrieved 2023-01-31.[non-primary source needed]
  11. ^ "Postgraduate Medical Education Program | Indus Hospital & Health Network". 2018-01-29. Retrieved 2023-01-31.[non-primary source needed]
  12. ^ Indus Hospital is accredited by the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Pakistan College of Physicians and Surgeons of Pakistan website, Retrieved 8 May 2021

Allikas: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indus_Hospitals
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