Detailed Overview
The RTEH network, anchored by the flagship Recep Tayyip Erdogan Hospital in Muzaffargarh, is a public‑private partnership providing free, high‑quality healthcare in Southern Punjab. Established in 2014 with support from the Turkish government, the network now extends its services throughout Multan and neighboring districts.
About RTEH
Formed under the Societies Registration Act in April 2014, RTEH is managed in partnership with Indus Health Network and funded by the Punjab government. It operates state‑of‑the‑art, free‑of‑cost healthcare across several facilities, including the Multan region
Scope in Multan
Alongside primary services in Muzaffargarh, RTEH manages blood‑transfusion centres and hospital units in Multan, providing free diagnostics, lab services, and critical patient care across the region
Core Services and Specialized Care
- Emergency & Inpatient Care: 24/7 emergency services with ICU/HDU support.
- Specialty Clinics: Cardiology, endocrinology, pediatrics, orthopedics, dermatology, ophthalmology, gynecology, and more
- Interventional Services: Minimally invasive vascular procedures introduced to the region :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}.
- Clubfoot Programme: Nationally recognized free‑of‑cost treatment for congenital clubfoot, serving hundreds of children annually
Facilities & Infrastructure
The flagship hospital houses ~400 beds, modern operating theatres, catheterization labs, diagnostic suites, ICUs/HDUs, and outpatient clinics. In Multan, blood‑transfusion centres augment the region’s healthcare infrastructure
Team & Operations
The network is overseen by a professional management team, specialist physicians (such as interventional radiologists), and dedicated support staff. To date, it has provided millions of free treatments across Punjab
Community Engagement
- Health Camps & Blood Drives: Regular events—including blood donation camps in collaboration with Multan’s Blood Centre
- Public Awareness: Community-oriented programmes, including outreach for congenital clubfoot and chronic disease prevention.
- Mental Health & COVID Response: Participated in regional pandemic response by dedicating over 250 beds for suspected COVID patients
Future Vision
RTEH aims to expand its nursing training facilities, add more regional hospitals, increase bed capacity, and introduce new specialty and training centres to support evolving community health needs
FAQs about RTEH in Multan
Is healthcare free?
Yes, all services across the RTEH network are provided free of cost.
Who runs RTEH?
A public‑private partnership between the Punjab government, Turkish support, Indus Health Network, and local trusts manages the system.
What specialties are available?
RTEH provides emergency care, interventional radiology, cardiology, pediatrics, orthopedics, and more.
Do they treat congenital clubfoot?
Yes, a free clubfoot programme has treated over 700 children since 2017.
How does RTEH serve Multan directly?
Through blood‑transfusion centres and regional hospital units under its network.
Is it involved in training?
Yes, RTEH supports residency programmes and is launching nursing schools to build medical workforce capacity.