History & Overview

Kharadar General Hospital (previously named Cement Hospital) since its inception has treated millions of patients from most devastated and underprivileged community with a strong sense of mission, vision and determination. The initial services started with home visits (domiciliary) in 1918 and then 50 bedded maternity home established in 1936.

KGH has a proud history of providing quality healthcare services, is now recognized as an ISO certified, Not for Profit, Teaching and Training Tertiary Healthcare Facility under the dynamic leadership of Mr. M Bashir Jan Mohammad, President KGH and Prof. A.G. Billoo, Chairman Hospital Management Committee at KGH, has completed 100 years of services in 2018.

Kharadar General Hospital has been offering quality health facilities since 1918 to the underprivileged and socio-economical and educationally deprived population of 4 million people of low lying areas of Karachi under the consistent visionary and committed Supervision of President Muhammad Bashir Janmohammed & Chairman Management Committee Prof. Abdul Ghaffar Billoo.

Kharadar General Hospital is a 250 bedded tertiary care and Post-graduate teaching hospital recognized by CPSP (College of Physicians & Surgeons Pakistan) & PMDC (Pakistan Medical & Dental Council).

The hospital has a School of Nursing recognized by PNC (Pakistan Nursing Council) for General Nursing and Midwifery training. Recently it has been certified ISO 9001:2008 Certificate for providing “Quality Health Service”.

Services & Facilities:

Hospital has well-organized & busy units of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Paediatric & Neonatology, Surgery & Allied, and Medicine & Allied supported by highly equipped Operation Theater, Laboratory, Physiotherapy, Intensive Care Units, and Blood Bank in which highly qualified faculty supervising the services.

Key Highlights:

  • 250 Bedded: We are a 250-bed hospital dedicated to providing quality healthcare services.
  • Not-for-Profit: Our hospital operates as a not-for-profit institution, and our services are made accessible at highly subsidized rates, thanks to generous donations and Zakat.
  • Serving a Vast Community: We are committed to serving the healthcare needs of over 3 million people from low socio-economic backgrounds.
  • Highly Qualified Staff: Our dedicated team of highly qualified consultants, doctors, and technical staff work under the supervision of our management team, driven by a mission to provide exceptional patient care.
  • Teaching & Training Center recognized by CPSP & PMDC for Post Graduate & House Job training in Obs /Gynae & Paediatrics and also recognized by PNC for Bachelors in Nursing (BScN & Post RN),Diplomas in Gen. Nursing /Midwifery.
    • Tertiary Care
    • Baby Friendly Hospital
    • Patient Welfare Department offers free service to needy patients.
  • Tertiary Care: As a tertiary care facility, we offer advanced medical services to address complex healthcare needs.
  • Baby Friendly Hospital: We are proud to be recognized as a Baby Friendly Hospital, promoting the highest standards of maternal and infant care.
  • Patient Welfare Department: Our Patient Welfare Department extends free services to those in need, ensuring that healthcare remains accessible to all.

Serving Diverse Communities:

KGH serves 4-5 million people in the socio-economically marginalized areas of Lyari, Moosa Lane, Mithadar, Khadda, Chakiwara, Lea Market, Keamari, Kharadar, Shershah, Site, Baldiya Town, Mehajir Camp, as well as Rural Sindh Thatta, Badin, Shore Area of Karachi Hawksbay, Sandspit, Soneri, Hub Chowki, Sakran, Vindar, Lasbella, Balochistan etc.

Milestones

1918

Started Domiciliary Services

1941 – 1960

50 bedded maternity home comprising of Labour Room, General, Semi Private Wards & diagnostic services

1961 – 1970

Preventive Paediatric Services

Specialist Paediatric Clinic

1971 – 1980

Radiological Facilities Started

1981 – 1990

Initiation of Ultrasound Services

Upgradation of Diagnostic Services

New Managing Committee headed by Mr. M Bashir Janmohammad

1991 – 2000

New building comprising of 100 beds

Services of Medical, Surgical, ENT, Eye, Dental & Others

Recognised as Baby Friendly Hospital

Construction of another 100 bedded floor

2001 – 2005

Adult and Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (ICU) & (NICU)

Recognised for Post Graduate Training Center in Obs & Gynae from College of Physicians & Surgeons Pakistan (CPSP)

Services of Paediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) introduced

Started School of Nursing Recognition from PNC

2006 – 2010

Construction of Prof A.G. Billoo Operating Complex Comprising state of art six Operating Rooms

RIQAS Certification for quality Services ISO 9001:2008

Certification for Quality Management System

Upgradation of Radiology Services

2011 – 2023

Obs/ Gynae Private Wing

Expansion of Emergency Department

BScN Degree Program Started with DOW Aff

2nd floor Construction of New Education Block BScN Generic (4 Years) Program Stated

50-KVA Solar System installed

Got Accrediation from PCP

KGH-Blood Bank Started

Dialysis Services Started

Accreditations