Rural Health Center (RHC), Alladhand Dheri, is a key public sector healthcare facility designed to serve the healthcare needs of the rural population in the area. It emphasizes primary healthcare, preventive medicine, maternal and child health, and emergency care, providing essential services to men, women, and children. The center helps residents of Alladhand Dheri and nearby villages access affordable, timely care and supports community health through outreach and health education. For broader regional coverage, see Rural Health Center (RHC), Sakhakot, Malakand.
Overview
Type: Government-run Rural Health Center
Location: Alladhand Dheri, District Malakand, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Services: Primary healthcare, outpatient services, maternal & child health,
emergency and preventive healthcare
Capacity: OPD, emergency unit, maternity room, minor surgical services,
and diagnostic facilities
Departments
- General Medicine
- Maternal and Child Healthcare
- Pediatrics and Immunization
- Basic Surgery and First Aid
- Dental Care (basic)
- Diagnostics (Laboratory & X-ray)
- Emergency and Trauma Unit
Facilities
- 24/7 emergency services
- Outpatient consultation
- Basic laboratory tests
- Maternity ward and delivery room
- Child immunization and vaccination programs
- Health awareness and preventive care programs
- Ambulance service for patient referrals
- Pharmacy with essential medicines
Specialized Services
The RHC focuses on preventive care, maternal and child health, and the management of common illnesses in rural communities. Health campaigns such as polio vaccination, mother-and-child nutrition programs, and awareness drives on hygiene and infectious diseases are regularly conducted. In addition, the center coordinates with nearby facilities such as Rural Health Center (RHC), Totakan, Malakand and Rural Health Center (RHC), Kalaswala to provide referral pathways for advanced medical care. For broader regional options, see Rural Health Center (RHC), Balakot, Mansehra. For higher-level treatment, patients are referred to Tehsil or District Headquarters Hospitals.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What services are offered at RHC, Alladhand Dheri?
It offers outpatient care, maternity services, emergency care,
vaccinations, and basic diagnostic tests.
Is emergency care available?
Yes, the RHC provides 24/7 basic emergency care with referral options
to higher-level hospitals if needed.
Does the center have maternity services?
Yes, it has a maternity room for deliveries and antenatal/postnatal care
for mothers.
Are immunizations available for children?
Yes, the RHC regularly provides vaccinations under the Expanded Program
on Immunization (EPI).
Can patients get admitted to this hospital?
RHCs usually provide short-term admissions for minor cases, but
serious or critical patients are referred to THQ or DHQ hospitals.
Are medicines available at the RHC?
Yes, a pharmacy within the RHC provides essential medicines at low
or no cost to patients.
Disclaimer
This overview of Rural Health Center (RHC), Alladhand Dheri, is for
general information. Patients should contact the hospital directly
for updated details on doctors, services, and emergency protocols.
