Overview & History
The Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS), established in 1985 in Sector G‑8, Islamabad, serves as the capital’s primary tertiary‑care and teaching hospital. It comprises several semi-autonomous units: Islamabad Hospital, Children’s Hospital, Mother & Child Health Centre, Burn Centre, and Cardiac Centre Built across a 140-acre campus, PIMS was designed in the 1960s with construction completed by 1985
🏨 Hospital Units & Bed Capacity
- Islamabad Hospital – 592 beds in 22 specialties
- Children’s Hospital – 230 beds, including PICU, NICU, pediatric surgery and oncology
- Mother & Child Health Centre – 125 beds, obstetrics & gynecology
- Burn Care Centre – 24 beds
- Cardiac Centre – 99 beds with CCU & cardiac surgery
🩺 Clinical Specialties & Services
PIMS hosts 22 major specialties, including medicine, surgery, pediatrics, obstetrics/gynecology, orthopedics, neurology, nephrology, oncology, cardiology, pulmonology, neurosurgery, radiology, pathology, psychiatry, ENT, ophthalmology, dermatology, plastic surgery, infectious disease, critical care, anesthesia, and rehabilitation
🧪 Diagnostic & Support Facilities
- 24/7 Emergency & Trauma Centre, Accident & Emergency units across hospitals
- Radiology (X-ray, ultrasound, CT, angiography) & Pathology labs performing ~7 million tests annually
- Blood bank, dialysis, CCU, MICU, SICU, burn ICU
- Specialized services: bone marrow transplant, thalassemia, breast cancer screening, burn, pediatric oncology
🎓 Academic & Training Role
PIMS is affiliated with Shaheed Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto Medical University. It supports undergraduate/postgraduate teaching via Quaid‑e‑Azam Postgraduate Medical College (since 1989), and houses colleges for nursing and medical technology Dermatology and pathology departments offer FCPS/MD training
🎯 Research & IT Initiatives
PIMS features collaborative research with WHO, UNICEF, and JICA Its HMIS digital system uses over 70 computers networked across services for efficient medical records and pharmacy systems
🕒 Patient Volume & Welfare
The hospital records over 1,200 daily OPD visits, 60 inpatient admissions, and 200+ emergency cases dailyWelfare support includes free meals, attendant sleeping quarters, and pediatric caregiver accommodation sponsored by Saylani Foundation under EHSAAS
📌 FAQs
Is PIMS a public/government hospital?
Yes. It’s government-funded under the Capital Administration & Development Division
Does it offer emergency care 24/7?
Yes. Emergency units are operational around the clock with trained emergency consultants
Which specialties are covered?
All major medical & surgical fields including cardiology, neurosurgery, pediatrics, oncology, critical care, and more
Does it provide postgraduate training?
Yes. It trains doctors in various FCPS/MD specialties via its college affiliations
Is it accessible to all patients?
Yes. PIMS accepts patients from Islamabad and surrounding regions, and welfare services help support low-income families :contentReference[oaicite:22]{index=22}.
Are there accommodation facilities for attendants?
Yes. “Shelter Home” and pediatric caregiver accommodation on campus are provided free of cost>
Who accredits PIMS for teaching?
PIMS is affiliated with SZABMU and recognized by CPSP for specialty training
Can I get tertiary care services here?
Yes. Fully functional tertiary and quaternary services are available across its multiple centers
📚 Sources & References
- PIMS official site – About, facilities, departments, HMIS, welfare
- Wikipedia – hospital history, components, education units
- MyHospitalNow – specialty listing & bed count
- Reddit discussions – emergency quality & training