Pak-China Friendship Hospital has completed four years of successful healthcare services in Gwadar, Gwadar Pro reported on Thursday.

The occasion also marked the formal inauguration of a state-of-the-art Intensive Care Unit (ICU), Operation Theatre and Emergency Department established in the hospital's newly constructed block.

In order to celebrate four years of operation, a prestigious ceremony was held at the GDA Pak-China Friendship Hospital in Gwadar, managed by Indus Hospital & Health Network (IHHN) on November 11.

Speakers at the ceremony paid tribute to the hospital's remarkable healthcare contributions, describing it as a major medical facility and a beacon of hope for the people of Gwadar, Makran and other parts of Balochistan.

On the occasion, Dr. Nasir Sheikh, Head of Campus, briefed participants on the hospital's four-year performance, medical facilities and services provided to patients.

He revealed that more than 900,000 patients had received medical treatment and healthcare services at the hospital over the past four years.

He further stated that the hospital currently provides healthcare services through 15 departments, including emergency services, outpatient departments (OPD), labour rooms, a modern diagnostic laboratory and a blood bank, benefiting a large number of patients every day.

Member of the Balochistan Provincial Assembly, Maulana Hidayat ur Rehman Baloch, congratulated the hospital administration on completing four successful years and appreciated its contributions to public healthcare.

He observed that the days when residents of Gwadar had to travel to other cities for medical treatment were gradually becoming a thing of the past.

He expressed hope that other healthcare facilities across Gwadar district would also be entrusted to Indus Hospital & Health Network, following the successful model of the GDA Pak-China Friendship Hospital.

This, he said, would significantly improve the overall healthcare system in the district, with the GDA Pak-China Friendship Hospital potentially serving as the central hub for these facilities. He assured the hospital administration of his full support and continued cooperation.

Director General of the Gwadar Development Authority (GDA), Moin ur Rehman Khan, said that GDA had extended full cooperation to the hospital since its establishment and would continue to support it in the future.

He highlighted that the hospital was not only serving the people of Gwadar but also providing essential medical facilities to patients from across Balochistan, describing it as a significant achievement for the region.

Speaking via video link, Dr. Abdul Bari Khan, President and CEO of Indus Hospital & Health Network, extended heartfelt congratulations to the hospital's staff, partners and the local community on the successful completion of four years of healthcare services.

He said that the fundamental objective of Indus Hospital was to provide the public with the highest standards of quality healthcare, ensuring that every individual could access the best possible medical treatment without barriers.

He added that the four-year journey reflected hard work, dedication and sincerity, and that the collective efforts of the entire team had brought the institution to its current position.

He expressed confidence that the hospital would continue serving the public with the same commitment in the years ahead and achieve further milestones in the healthcare sector.

Patients who had received treatment at the hospital also shared their experiences during the ceremony.

Master Habib ur Rehman, a resident of Kech district, and Zohur Ahmed, who had sustained injuries in an accident, said that after unsuccessful treatment in Karachi, they had received excellent and successful medical care from the doctors and healthcare staff at the GDA Pak-China Friendship Hospital.

They appreciated the professionalism and dedication of the medical team and expressed their gratitude for the treatment they received.

Marking the completion of four years, the newly established ICU, Operation Theatre and Emergency Department in the hospital's new block were formally inaugurated by Gwadar MPA Maulana Hidayat ur Rehman Baloch and Major General Habib Nawaz, General Officer Commanding (GOC) Gwadar.

Credit: Independent News Pakistan (INP) — Pak-China