<\/span><\/h2>\nThe hospital is a government-run institution under the Health Department of Gilgit-Baltistan. It offers a full spectrum of healthcare services including emergency care, outpatient treatment, inpatient services, maternal care, and diagnostics. Its mission is to ensure accessible, affordable, and efficient healthcare for the underserved population of Astore and its surrounding valleys.<\/p>\n
<\/span>Departments and Services<\/span><\/h2>\nAstore DHQ Hospital is equipped with key departments to meet the primary and secondary healthcare needs of the region:<\/p>\n
\n- Emergency Services:<\/strong> 24\/7 emergency response and trauma care<\/li>\n
- General Medicine:<\/strong> Diagnosis and treatment of chronic and acute diseases<\/li>\n
- Surgery:<\/strong> Minor and general surgical procedures<\/li>\n
- Gynecology & Obstetrics:<\/strong> Antenatal care, deliveries, and postnatal services<\/li>\n
- Pediatrics:<\/strong> Child health services and immunization programs<\/li>\n
- Orthopedic Care:<\/strong> Fracture management and joint-related treatments<\/li>\n
- Laboratory and Imaging:<\/strong> Basic lab tests, X-rays, and ultrasound services<\/li>\n
- Pharmacy:<\/strong> Provision of essential medicines within the hospital premises<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
<\/span>Facilities<\/span><\/h2>\nDespite the geographical challenges of Astore, the DHQ Hospital provides essential medical infrastructure:<\/p>\n
\n- Inpatient wards for medical and surgical cases<\/li>\n
- Maternity unit with labor and delivery rooms<\/li>\n
- Basic ICU and post-operative care beds<\/li>\n
- Well-equipped emergency department<\/li>\n
- Ambulance services for patient transport<\/li>\n
- Clean water, sanitation, and backup power systems<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
<\/span>Medical Staff<\/span><\/h2>\nThe hospital employs a dedicated team of healthcare professionals including medical officers, surgeons, gynecologists, pediatricians, nurses, and lab technicians. In critical areas, visiting consultants from nearby cities provide specialist care.<\/p>\n