Hayatabad Medical Complex (HMC) is a major public-sector teaching hospital in the Hayatabad suburb of Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Established in 1992, it has grown into the city’s second-largest hospital with a capacity of approximately 1,280 beds, serving patients from KP province and neighboring Afghanistan
Institution & Governance
Operated under the KP Department of Health and affiliated with Khyber Girls Medical College, HMC is a recognized postgraduate training center and forms part of the provincial Medical Teaching Institutions (MTI) network
Core Services & Specialties
- Emergency & 24/7 Care: Fully functional trauma and casualty department with multi-specialty support
- Gastroenterology & GI Lab: 35+ beds and services including endoscopy, ERCP, colonoscopy, dilation, stenting and more
- Spine Unit: Pakistan’s only public-sector spine surgery unit since 2011, offering minimally invasive and affordable care
- Pediatrics: Includes Pediatrics A & B units with a nursery, high-dependency beds, and neonatal facilities
- Surgical Department: 70-bed unit offering laparoscopic, endo-urology, gastrointestinal and emergency surgery; teaching programs for trainees
- Internal Medicine: Inpatient, outpatient and emergency medical care with procedures like dialysis and GI endoscopies
- Radiology: Advanced imaging including CT (two 128-slice), MRI, mammography, DEXA, Doppler, interventional suites, portable services
- Pathology & Laboratory Services: ISO‑certified pathology lab with hematology, biochemistry, microbiology, molecular, histopathology, and blood bank
Academic & Training Role
As a teaching hospital affiliated with Khyber Girls Medical College and PGMI, it provides undergraduate and postgraduate training in medicine, surgery, orthopedics, and other specialties—supporting FCPS programs and trainee development
Recent Enhancements
In 2017, a burns and trauma center was inaugurated. New initiatives include a free Drugs Bank in cardiology, telemedicine services, and an Executive Cardiology Clinic—highlighted in a July 2024 update
Community Reach & Referral Role
HMC serves a wide catchment—from local residents of western Peshawar to rural districts and Afghanistan—acting as a tertiary referral hub in the region
Challenges and Capacity
The hospital frequently operates near full capacity. In May 2020, it briefly turned away patients due to full occupancy—a reflection of high demand for government-funded care
FAQs
How many beds are at HMC?
Approximately 1,280 beds across multiple specialties and inpatient wings
Does HMC offer postgraduate training?
Yes. It is affiliated with PGMI and KGMC for undergraduate and postgraduate (FCPS) programs in multiple specialties
Is there a spine surgery facility?
Yes. It has the only public-sector spine surgery unit in Pakistan, established in 2011
Does HMC conduct advanced imaging?
Yes. It offers CT, MRI, mammography, DEXA, Doppler, portable X-ray, and interventional radiology
Does it accept Sehat Card patients?
Yes. Sehat Insaf Card-based treatments resumed in Ramadan 2024 for eligible patients
Conclusion
Hayatabad Medical Complex stands as a pillar of tertiary care in KP, offering comprehensive services—from emergency and critical care to super-specialized spine and GI services—while serving as a key teaching and referral center.