{"id":554,"date":"2025-07-20T08:15:51","date_gmt":"2025-07-20T08:15:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.healthywrites.com\/hospitals\/?p=554"},"modified":"2026-06-07T02:21:18","modified_gmt":"2026-06-07T02:21:18","slug":"the-indus-hospital-health-network-ihhn-karachi","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.healthywrites.com\/hospitals\/the-indus-hospital-health-network-ihhn-karachi\/","title":{"rendered":"The Indus Hospital &#038; Health Network (IHHN), Karachi"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Overview &amp; Mission<\/h2>\n<p>The Indus Hospital &amp; Health Network (IHHN) is Pakistan\u2019s foremost non-profit, free-to-public healthcare organization, offering comprehensive medical services without charge. Since its inception, IHHN has focused on equitable, high-quality healthcare, anchored in its guiding philosophy: compassion, resilience, and trust. The network also operates campuses such as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthywrites.com\/hospitals\/the-indus-hospital-ihhn-badin\/\" title=\"The Indus Hospital Badin\">The Indus Hospital (IHHN), Badin<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthywrites.com\/hospitals\/indus-hospital-mithi\/\" title=\"Indus Hospital Mithi\">Indus Hospital Mithi<\/a> to serve rural communities.<\/p>\n<h2>History &amp; Growth<\/h2>\n<p>IHHN began in 2005 when a hospital in Korangi, Karachi, donated by Islamic Mission Trust, was transformed into the first paperless, cashless hospital in Pakistan. From this single location, the network has expanded to more than a dozen hospitals across major cities, numerous primary care and outreach centers, blood banks, rehabilitation units, and a dedicated pediatric oncology facility. These expansions include campuses like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthywrites.com\/hospitals\/the-indus-hospital-ihhn-badin\/\" title=\"The Indus Hospital Badin\">The Indus Hospital (IHHN), Badin<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthywrites.com\/hospitals\/indus-hospital-mithi\/\" title=\"Indus Hospital Mithi\">Indus Hospital Mithi<\/a>, which extend the same free-care model to underserved regions.<\/p>\n<h2>Major Campuses &amp; Facilities<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Korangi Campus, Karachi<\/strong>: IHHN\u2019s flagship location, this tertiary-care hospital has over 300 beds and is being expanded into a 1,500\u2011bed facility across ~20 acres.<\/li>\n<li><strong>QF, NST &amp; SMP Campus, Lahore<\/strong>: A 600\u2011bed tertiary hospital built through public-private partnerships; its first 100 beds became operational in mid\u20112022. Within the network in Karachi, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthywrites.com\/hospitals\/karachi-institute-of-heart-diseases-kihd-karachi\/\" title=\"Karachi Institute of Heart Diseases\">Karachi Institute of Heart Diseases (KIHD)<\/a> provides additional cardiac care.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Planned Hyderabad Facility<\/strong>: Announced in 2023, aiming to replicate tertiary\u2010care standards similar to Karachi.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Nationwide Primary Care Network<\/strong>: Over 30 community health centers, mobile van clinics, container clinics, and boat clinics serving rural and remote populations. The network also collaborates with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthywrites.com\/hospitals\/integrated-health-services-ihs-islamabad\/\" title=\"Integrated Health Services Islamabad\">Integrated Health Services (IHS Islamabad)<\/a> to extend home-based and community care across the capital region.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Clinical &amp; Public Health Programs<\/h2>\n<p>IHHN\u2019s services go beyond inpatient care, including integrated public health and outreach:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Primary Care &amp; MNCH<\/strong>: Maternal, neonatal, child health, immunization, family planning, nutrition, lactation, deworming, and safe delivery.<\/li>\n<li><strong>TB Elimination \u201cZero TB\u201d<\/strong>: Active case finding via mobile X-ray units in multiple cities; preventive therapy for thousands of contacts.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Hepatitis C &amp; HIV Clinics<\/strong>: Free testing and treatment access for marginalized populations.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Lung Health &amp; Malaria Programs<\/strong>: Spirometry services, pulmonary rehab, tobacco cessation, vector-control efforts covering KPK and Balochistan.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Emergency Preparedness &amp; Training<\/strong>: In\u2011house ACLS\/BLS courses, neonatal resuscitation programs, and emergency-response committees.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Pediatric Oncology<\/strong>: One of Pakistan\u2019s largest pediatric cancer services with daily care for ~120 young patients.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Advanced Technology &amp; Infrastructure<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Fully digital, paperless medical records system across the network.<\/li>\n<li>BSL\u20113 laboratory at Karachi campus for TB, COVID\u201119, and infectious disease testing.<\/li>\n<li>State\u2011of\u2011the\u2011art diagnostics: MRI, CT, mammography, digital X\u2011ray, ultrasonography, ECG\/echo, endoscopy, dialysis.<\/li>\n<li>In\u2011house blood banks with centralized online ordering.<\/li>\n<li>Advanced ophthalmology, oncology, surgical, and cardiology services available at tertiary campuses.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Education, Research &amp; Capacity Building<\/h2>\n<p>IHHN supports structured medical education and professional development through:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A Postgraduate Medical Education program accredited by CPSP.<\/li>\n<li>Indus Hospital Research Center conducting context\u2011specific health research.<\/li>\n<li>Plans for the Indus University of Health Sciences\u2014including colleges for medicine, nursing, allied health, dentistry, physical rehab, and public health.<\/li>\n<li>Ongoing staff development via professional training (e.g., emergency medicine, oncology, surgery).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>As part of capacity-building efforts, collaborations with the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthywrites.com\/hospitals\/institute-of-infectious-diseases-karachi\/\" title=\"Institute of Infectious Diseases, Karachi\">Institute of Infectious Diseases, Karachi<\/a> support ongoing research and staff development.<\/p>\n<h2>Community Outreach &amp; Partnerships<\/h2>\n<p>The Network collaborates with NGOs, government bodies, and international donors (from Canada, UK, UAE, Australia, USA) to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Run mobile clinics, school health camps, rabies\u2011sterilization drives, malaria prevention work, and vector control.<\/li>\n<li>Mobilize philanthropic funding for free care\u2014supported by global affiliates in North America, Europe, and UAE.<\/li>\n<li>Operate full-spectrum blood centers and regional rehab facilities.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Strategic Partnerships<\/strong>: The network collaborates with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthywrites.com\/hospitals\/the-indus-hospital-ihhn-badin\/\" title=\"The Indus Hospital Badin\">The Indus Hospital (IHHN) Badin<\/a> to extend outreach and services.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Impact at a Glance<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Over 500,000 patient visits monthly (~6 million per year).<\/li>\n<li>More than 400,000 unique patients served monthly across 12+ hospitals.<\/li>\n<li>Pediatric oncology treats over 120 children daily (10,500+ treated cumulatively).<\/li>\n<li>Tens of thousands screened and treated under disease outreach programs (TB, hepatitis, lung health, etc.).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Patient Experience &amp; Core Values<\/h2>\n<p>IHHN emphasizes:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Free, no\u2011charge services for all patients.<\/li>\n<li>Respect, dignity, and patient\u2011first communication.<\/li>\n<li>Evidence\u2011based clinical protocols and digital systems for accurate and efficient care.<\/li>\n<li>Holistic support\u2014medical, psychosocial, nutritional, rehabilitative.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>FAQs<\/h2>\n<h3>Is all care at IHHN free?<\/h3>\n<p>Yes\u2014every service, from consultations to complex surgeries, diagnostics, and medicines, is provided at no cost.<\/p>\n<h3>Where are the main hospitals located?<\/h3>\n<p>Korangi, Karachi (flagship), Lahore (QF\/NST), with upcoming facilities in Hyderabad, plus multiple regional and primary care centers nationwide.<\/p>\n<h3>Do they provide emergency services?<\/h3>\n<p>Yes\u2014all major campuses have 24\/7 emergency departments, ICU\/HDU setups, and trained on-call specialists.<\/p>\n<h3>Can I volunteer or donate?<\/h3>\n<p>Yes\u2014volunteers support various programs, and donations are welcomed via the official IHHN website and international affiliate channels.<\/p>\n<h3>Is IHHN involved in teaching and research?<\/h3>\n<p>Yes\u2014it runs postgraduate training, research institutes, and plans for a full university offering medical and allied health programs.<\/p>\n<h3>What outreach programs do they run?<\/h3>\n<p>The network implements major initiatives in TB elimination, hepatitis C, HIV, lung health, maternal\u2011child care, malaria, rabies control, pediatric oncology, and more.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Overview &amp; 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