Overview & History
- Established: January 1, 1990
- Operator: Punjab Employees Social Security Institution (PESSI) – providing free healthcare to industrial workers and their dependents
- Bed Capacity: Approximately 500–610 beds
Location & Administration
- Address: Multan Chungi, Multan Road, Lahore
- Medical Superintendent: Dr Waqas Rasheed (ms.sshlhr@pessi.punjab.gov.pk, Phone: 042‑99330033)
Clinical Services
The hospital offers a comprehensive range of specialties and support services:
Core Departments:
- Medicine
- General Surgery
- Emergency
- Paediatrics
- Gynaecology
- Orthopaedics
- Urology
- ENT
- Ophthalmology
Specialized Units:
- Neurology
- Neurosurgery
- Oncology
- Nephrology
- ICU
- Dialysis
- Renal Transplant
- Gamma Camera
- TB & Chest
- Speech Therapy
Support Services:
- Pathology
- Radiology (CT, X‑ray)
- Physiotherapy
- Blood Bank
- Audiometry
- Dental
- Vaccination
The hospital offers a comprehensive range of specialties and support services. NSSSH also maintains connections within the Punjab social security healthcare network, coordinating care with other facilities such as Punjab Social Security Hospital, Faisalabad for shared best practices in preventive and clinical care. NSSSH coordinates with other Punjab health facilities to enhance patient outcomes, including programs at Punjab Social Security Hospital, Sargodha.
NSSSH also supports ongoing clinical collaborations with regional teaching hospitals to strengthen specialty training across the network. For cardiology and nephrology support, practitioners may refer to established programs at related facilities such as Social Security Hospital, Gujranwala.
Teaching & Training
- MCPS Training Program: Admissions for Gynaecology, Paediatrics, and Pulmonology specialties (July 2025 session)
- Academic Role: Teaching hospital affiliated with the College of Physicians & Surgeons Pakistan for postgraduate medical training
Current Developments & Impact
Neurosurgery Launched (Nov 2024):
NSSSH began offering both brain and spinal surgeries after successful operations in Faisalabad. One case (patient Nadeem Ali) highlighted how spinal surgery prevented paralysis.
Government Enhancements (Jul 2023):
- Additional 50 beds
- Rehabilitation center for disabled workers
- MRI installation, burn unit
- Rehmatul‑lil‑Alameen Institute of Cardiology (RAIC) services
- New lodging area for patient attendants
- Emergency supplies and equipment upgrades
Teaching & Training
- MCPS Training Program: Admissions for Gynaecology, Paediatrics, and Pulmonology specialties (July 2025 session)
- Academic Role: Teaching hospital affiliated with the College of Physicians & Surgeons Pakistan for postgraduate medical training
Community Feedback & Reputation
- Patients express satisfaction with free medicines and accessible staff
- Online discussions mention name changes due to political transitions
Significance & Impact
- Accessibility: Offers free, diverse services for industrial workers and the public, similar to offerings at Punjab Social Security Hospital, Faisalabad.
- Advanced Care: Neurosurgery and critical care expansion mark its shift toward a tertiary-level institution
- Capacity Building: Ongoing upgrades in ICU, equipment, and infrastructure
- Educational Hub: Supports postgraduate education, building future healthcare capacity — aligns with programs at Social Security Hospital, Sialkot and Shahbaz Sharif DHQ Hospital, Multan.
Summary
Since its founding in 1990, Nawaz Sharif Social Security Hospital has transformed into a major teaching and multi-specialty hospital. Over the years, from initial services for industrial workers to launching neurosurgery and cardiac care, NSSSH now plays a pivotal role in Lahore’s healthcare landscape. With free medical care, postgraduate training, and ongoing infrastructure expansion, the hospital continues to evolve as a key institution in the southern region of the city. This network also connects with other Punjab facilities such as Punjab Social Security Hospital, Sargodha.
Contact & Visiting Information
- Address: Multan Chungi, Multan Road, Lahore
- Phone: 042‑99330033
- Email: ms.sshlhr@pessi.punjab.gov.pk
FAQs about Nawaz Sharif Social Security Hospital (NSSSH), Lahore
What is Nawaz Sharif Social Security Hospital?
NSSSH, run by the Punjab Employees’ Social Security Institution (PESSI), is a large teaching hospital on Multan Road, Lahore, providing free healthcare to industrial workers and their families. It has around 500–610 beds and is accredited by the College of Physicians and Surgeons Pakistan
Where is the hospital located?
The hospital is situated at Multan Chungi on Multan Road, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan
When was the hospital established?
The facility was established on January 1, 1990, as part of PESSI’s initiative to provide social security healthcare to workers
Who is the current Medical Superintendent?
The current Medical Superintendent is Dr Waqas Rasheed. You can reach his office via email at ms.sshlhr@pessi.punjab.gov.pk or by calling 0800‑73774
What medical services are offered?
The hospital offers a wide range of clinical specialties including general surgery, medicine, pediatrics, orthopaedics, urology, neurology, nephrology, dermatology, psychiatry, oncology, radiology, pathology, ICU, dialysis, nuclear imaging (gamma camera), blood bank, dental surgery, rehabilitation (speech therapy, physiotherapy), neonatology and more
How many beds does the hospital have?
The hospital has approximately 500 beds, sometimes reported up to 610, reflecting its role as a large tertiary-care and teaching facility
Is treatment free?
Yes, all services—including OPD, emergency care, diagnostics, surgery, ICU, and inpatient care—are provided free of cost to registered workers and their dependents
Is the hospital a teaching institution?
Yes, NSSSH is a teaching hospital accredited by the College of Physicians and Surgeons Pakistan and offers postgraduate training like MCPS in areas such as Gynaecology, Pediatrics & Pulmonology
Has the hospital recently expanded surgical services?
In December 2024, the hospital performed its first-ever spinal (neurosurgery), marking the beginning of on-site brain and spine surgical services
What are the hospital’s contact details?
Phone: 042‑99330033 (or helpline 0800‑73774). Fax: 042‑99263106. Email: via PESSI contact channels
What are the hospital’s working hours?
The hospital operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including emergency and outpatient services
How many patients are treated annually?
A 2018–19 audit reported ~444,557 OPD visits, ~26,694 inpatient admissions, ~5,288 major and ~6,309 minor surgeries, and handling over 50,821 emergency cases
Is there any recent controversy?
In 2010, there were allegations of irregularities in the purchase of angiography equipment—claims included overpayment—leading to investigations and administrative action
