Overview & Role
Located on Shaheed‑e‑Millat Road, G‑6/2 Islamabad, the Federal Government Services Hospital (commonly known as the Polyclinic) was established in the early 1970s as a flagship tertiary care and referral hospital for federal government employees and the general public
🏨 Departments & Clinical Services
- 24/7 Emergency & Trauma Services :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}
- General Medicine & Surgery
- Cardiology (including catheterisation & angioplasty soon via cath lab)
- OB-GYN and Maternity (linked MCH centre)
- Pediatrics
- Orthopedics, ENT, Ophthalmology, Dentistry
- Endoscopy & Physical Therapy
- Radiology (X-ray, ultrasound, CT; first in Pakistan to offer CT in 1984)
- Inpatient wards, pharmacy, laboratory, CSSD, morgue
🚑 Infrastructure & Recent Upgrades
Around 600 beds serve primary, secondary, and tertiary services, including 26 dispensaries across Islamabad A groundbreaking Rs 4 billion PC‑1 project will add a cath lab (for angiograms, angioplasty, stenting) and replace biomedical equipment; main buildings are also being shifted to solar power
🎓 Academic & Referral Functions
Operates a large OPD and inpatient network. As the official polyclinic and PGMI teaching hospital, it provides specialist care, referral support, and house‑job training across departments
💳 Accessibility & Patient Services
- Open 24/7 for emergencies; specialist OPDs by appointment or walk‑in
- Affiliated with federal employees’ medical schemes; civilian patients accepted at subsidized government rates
- On‑site labs, pharmacy, radiology, CSSD, and supported MCH facility
- Free polio-immunization cards (per user accounts)
📌 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What services does Polyclinic Islamabad offer?
It offers comprehensive medical, surgical, cardiology, maternity, pediatrics, diagnostics, and emergency services as a major government referral centre
Is the hospital open 24/7?
Yes. Emergency services are 24/7. OPDs operate daily – appointment times vary by department
What is the bed capacity?
Approximately 600 beds, including inpatient wards, maternity care, and dispensaries
Are cardiac procedures available?
Not yet—but a new cath lab is being installed with capabilities for angiograms, angioplasty, and stenting as part of a Rs 4 billion project
Does Polyclinic provide teaching or training?
Yes. Classified as a teaching and referral hospital under PGMI, it hosts house-job doctors across various specialties
Can I get a polio vaccination certificate here?
Yes. Users report getting polio travel certificates quickly and conveniently at the Polyclinic
Is healthcare available to civilians?
Yes. While federal employees receive priority or subsidized care, civilians can access treatments and diagnostics at government rates.
How can patients make appointments?
Patients can walk in or schedule specialist consultations by contacting the hospital directly or using government booking portals
Has the ICU been upgraded recently?
Yes. In 2021, an ICU was inaugurated with new neonatal support equipment, funded by UNHCR and China under refugee support initiatives
📚 Sources & References
- Dawn News – Rs 4 billion modernisation plan for Polyclinic
- FGPC official site – Department listing & history
- Express Tribune – 300–400 bed expansion project
- Thenews.com.pk – ICU upgrade ceremony
- BlogPakistan – government hospital list & contact
- Reddit user experiences – polio certificate issued here