Shalamar Hospital Explained

Shalamar Hospital
Org/Group:Businessmen Hospital Trust
Location:Lahore, Punjab
Country:Pakistan
Healthcare:Private
Funding:From Patients And Donations
Type:General
Emergency:Yes
Affiliation:Shalamar Institute of Health Sciences
Beds:350
Founded:1982

Shalamar Hospital, established in 1982 and named after the historical Shalimar Gardens, Lahore, is a non-profit hospital located on Shalimar Link Road, Lahore in Shalimar Town. It was founded in 1982 by a Pakistani businessman Chaudhry Ahmad Mukhtar and his family.[1]

Besides the endowment fund, it also depends on donations and grants from other private sources in Pakistan.[2]

Features

Departments

World Diabetes Day

Each year, a week long free medical camp, a seminar and a walk is conducted at the Shalimar Hospital on the 'World Diabetes Day'. Hundreds of patients are examined by the hospital doctors and cholesterol, blood sugar (HbA1c) tests are done free of cost during the camp since it is a charitable hospital. These patients are also provided with free medicines.[5]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Senior PPP leader Chaudhry Ahmad Mukhtar passes away in Lahore. Dawn com | Imran. Gabol. 25 November 2020. DAWN.COM.
  2. https://www.dawn.com/news/735732/lccis-grant-to-shalimar-hospital LCCI's (Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry) grant to Shalamar Hospital
  3. https://www.dawn.com/news/1038832 Cardiac centre at Shalamar Hospital
  4. https://dailytimes.com.pk/66903/shalamar-hospital-sensitises-public-on-hepatitis/ Shalamar Hospital sensitises public on hepatitis
  5. https://www.dawn.com/news/1298291 Diabetes Day events at Shalamar Hospital