{"id":66,"date":"2025-07-20T08:21:00","date_gmt":"2025-07-20T08:21:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.healthywrites.com\/hospitals\/?p=66"},"modified":"2026-06-07T08:43:17","modified_gmt":"2026-06-07T08:43:17","slug":"gulab-devi-chest-hospital","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.healthywrites.com\/hospitals\/gulab-devi-chest-hospital\/","title":{"rendered":"Gulab Devi Chest Hospital \u2013 South Asia\u2019s Leading Public Chest &#038; Cardiac Care Center"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Founded in 1934, Gulab Devi Chest Hospital in Lahore is a historic, high-capacity tertiary care hospital dedicated to chest, cardiac, and general healthcare with a strong non-profit mission.<\/p>\n<section id=\"history\">\n<h2>Origins &#038; Historical Legacy<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Established:<\/strong> 1934 by freedom fighter Lala Lajpat Rai, in memory of his mother who died of tuberculosis in 1927.<\/p>\n<p>The facility began with 34 beds on a 10+40 acre site along Ferozepur Road. Inaugurated by Mahatma Gandhi, the hospital came under Pakistani trusteeship post-1947, led by prominent national figures including Begum Raana Liaquat Ali Khan.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"capacity\">\n<h2>Growth &#038; Capacity<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Current Capacity:<\/strong> Over 1,500 beds, one of Southeast Asia\u2019s largest dedicated chest hospitals<\/li>\n<li><strong>Model:<\/strong> Semi-private, non-profit trust hospital<\/li>\n<li><strong>Access:<\/strong> 90%+ of patients receive care free or at subsidized rates<\/li>\n<li><strong>Funding:<\/strong> Receives periodic grants from Punjab government<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Gulab Devi operates as a semi-private, non-profit trust hospital and is part of Lahore&#8217;s broader network of teaching hospitals, including <a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthywrites.com\/hospitals\/sir-ganga-ram-hospital-lahore\/\">Sir Ganga Ram Hospital Lahore<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"services\">\n<h2>Core Specialties &#038; Clinical Services<\/h2>\n<h3>Pulmonology &#038; Tuberculosis (TB)<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>DOTS &#038; DOTS-PLUS treatment protocols<\/li>\n<li>Dedicated TB isolation and treatment wards<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Cardiology &#038; Cardiothoracic Surgery<\/h3>\n<p>Cardiology services include an angiography lab, ECG, ECHO, treadmill testing, and cardiac ICUs; the hospital maintains standards comparable to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthywrites.com\/hospitals\/sir-ganga-ram-hospital-lahore\/\">Sir Ganga Ram Hospital Lahore<\/a>.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Functional since 1984<\/li>\n<li>Dedicated angiography lab, multiple OTs, and cardiac ICUs<\/li>\n<li>Cardiac diagnostics: ECG, ECHO, treadmill test<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Other Medical Departments<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>General medicine &#038; surgery, thoracic surgery<\/li>\n<li>Pediatrics, oncology, asthma care<\/li>\n<li>ENT, dermatology, psychiatry, urology<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Diagnostic Facilities<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Spiral CT scan, digital X-ray<\/li>\n<li>Endoscopy, ECHO, ECG, full pathology<\/li>\n<li>Majority of services provided free of charge<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"education\">\n<h2>Teaching &#038; Training<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Affiliates:<\/strong> Fatima Jinnah Medical College, Al-Aleem Medical College, Gulab Devi Postgraduate Medical Institute (PGMI)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Recognized Programs:<\/strong> FCPS (Cardiology, Pulmonology), MRCP (UK)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Allied Health Degrees:<\/strong> BSc in Cardiac Perfusion, Respiratory Therapy, etc. since ~2007<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Gulab Devi collaborates with several Lahore-based teaching institutions, including <a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthywrites.com\/hospitals\/sir-ganga-ram-hospital-lahore\/\">Sir Ganga Ram Hospital Lahore<\/a> for advanced medical training.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"collaborations\">\n<h2>Collaborations &#038; Outreach<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>MoUs with Punjab University for allied-health training<\/li>\n<li>Regular academic events: NAPCON (chest and respiratory conference)<\/li>\n<li>Joint training and outreach programs with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthywrites.com\/hospitals\/ghurki-trust-teaching-hospital\/\">Ghurki Trust Teaching Hospital<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"mission\">\n<h2>Mission &#038; Commitment<\/h2>\n<p>The hospital is committed to providing compassionate, research-driven care, regardless of socioeconomic background, while training the next generation of medical professionals and contributing to public health innovations in TB and cardiac care.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"impact\">\n<h2>Community Role &#038; Public Health Impact<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Major referral hospital for TB and cardiothoracic patients<\/li>\n<li>Supports Punjab Institute of Cardiology by offloading patient burden<\/li>\n<li>Free equipment and treatment for underserved patients supported through philanthropy and public donations<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"strengths\">\n<h2>Strengths &#038; Challenges<\/h2>\n<h3> Strengths<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>One of Asia\u2019s largest and most respected chest hospitals<\/li>\n<li>Wide-ranging specialties with expert care in TB and cardiology<\/li>\n<li>Free\/subsidized treatment for most patients<\/li>\n<li>Robust educational infrastructure for medical training<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3> Challenges<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>High patient volume may cause delays in services<\/li>\n<li>Some infrastructure strain due to growing demand<\/li>\n<li>Reliant on periodic donations and government funding<\/li>\n<li>Semi-private model may not offer premium amenities<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"contact\">\n<h2>Location &#038; Access<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Address:<\/strong> Ferozepur Road (Sharah-e-Roomi), Opposite Arfa Kareem Tower, Lahore<\/p>\n<p><strong>Contact:<\/strong> +92\u201142\u201199230247\u201105<\/p>\n<p><strong>Email:<\/strong> info@gulabdevi.org<\/p>\n<p><strong>OPD Hours:<\/strong> Monday\u2013Friday 8:30\u202fAM\u20135:00\u202fPM, Saturday 9:30\u202fAM\u20131:00\u202fPM<\/p>\n<p><strong>Emergency Services:<\/strong> 24\/7<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"summary\">\n<h2>Final Summary<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Gulab Devi Chest Hospital<\/strong> remains a flagship public hospital in South Asia, rooted in a legacy of care and service. Its evolution from a small TB center to a 1,500-bed cardiopulmonary institution reflects its ongoing commitment to healthcare excellence, medical training, and community service. With high-quality care, robust diagnostics, and education under a non-profit mission, it continues to be a vital part of Lahore\u2019s and Pakistan\u2019s healthcare landscape.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<h2>FAQs about Gulab Devi Chest Hospital, Lahore<\/h2>\n<h3>What is Gulab Devi Chest Hospital?<\/h3>\n<p>Gulab Devi Chest Hospital is a semi\u2011private, non-profit, tertiary\u2011care chest &amp; cardiac hospital on Ferozepur Road, Lahore. It has 1,500 beds and provides advanced treatment for respiratory and heart diseases, especially tuberculosis<\/p>\n<h3>When and why was it established?<\/h3>\n<p>The hospital was founded in 1934 by freedom fighter Lala Lajpat Rai in memory of his mother, Gulab Devi, who died of TB in 1927. It opened on July 17, 1934, inaugurated by Mahatma Gandhi<\/p>\n<h3>What services and specialties are offered?<\/h3>\n<p>Specialties include pulmonology (TB, asthma, chest diseases), cardiology (with cardiac wing since 1984), thoracic &amp; cardiac surgery, oncology, bronchoscopy, radiology, pathology, DOTS\/TB programs, and more<\/p>\n<h3>Is the hospital a teaching institution?<\/h3>\n<p>Yes, it is affiliated with Fatima Jinnah Medical College, Al-Aleem Medical College, PGMI, Ameer-ud-Din Medical College, College of Physicians &amp; Surgeons Pakistan, and University of Health Sciences for both undergraduate and postgraduate training<\/p>\n<h3>What are the hospital\u2019s operating hours?<\/h3>\n<p>Regular OPD hours are Monday\u2013Friday, 8:30\u202fAM\u20135:00\u202fPM, and Saturday 9:30\u202fAM\u20131:00\u202fPM. The emergency department operates 24\/7<\/p>\n<h3>How much does treatment cost?<\/h3>\n<p>Over 90% of patients receive free treatment, including diagnostics, hospitalization, surgeries, and specialized care<\/p>\n<h3>Where is it located?<\/h3>\n<p>The hospital is located on Ferozepur Road (Sharah\u2011e\u2011Roomi), near Nishter Town, opposite Arfa Kareem Tower, Lahore<\/p>\n<h3>How can I contact or donate?<\/h3>\n<p>Phone: +92\u201142\u201199230247\u201105<br \/>\nEmail: info@gulabdevi.org<br \/>\nDonations can be made via online transfer or cheque\u2014details are available on the hospital website and donor desk<\/p>\n<h3>What is the hospital\u2019s mission?<\/h3>\n<p>The mission is to provide relief through care regardless of ability to pay, develop experts in chest and cardiac care, and foster research into TB and related diseases<\/p>\n<h3>Does it have facilities for cardiac surgery?<\/h3>\n<p>Yes, it opened a cardiac wing in 1984 equipped with angiography labs, three ORs, and offers heart surgeries and thoracic procedures<\/p>\n<h3>What departments does the hospital include?<\/h3>\n<p>Departments include outpatient &amp; inpatient, TB wards, chest ICU, DOTS\/DOTS-Plus, bronchoscopy, cardiac complex, pathology, radiology, oncology, asthma clinic, social welfare, and a postgraduate medical institute<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Founded in 1934, Gulab Devi Chest Hospital in Lahore is a historic, high-capacity tertiary care hospital dedicated to chest, cardiac, [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":4693,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"site-sidebar-layout":"default","site-content-layout":"","ast-site-content-layout":"default","site-content-style":"default","site-sidebar-style":"default","ast-global-header-display":"","ast-banner-title-visibility":"","ast-main-header-display":"","ast-hfb-above-header-display":"","ast-hfb-below-header-display":"","ast-hfb-mobile-header-display":"","site-post-title":"","ast-breadcrumbs-content":"","ast-featured-img":"","footer-sml-layout":"","ast-disable-related-posts":"","theme-transparent-header-meta":"","adv-header-id-meta":"","stick-header-meta":"","header-above-stick-meta":"","header-main-stick-meta":"","header-below-stick-meta":"","astra-migrate-meta-layouts":"default","ast-page-background-enabled":"default","ast-page-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"ast-content-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-4)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-4)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-4)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"footnotes":""},"categories":[3,2],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-66","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-lahore","category-pakistan"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.healthywrites.com\/hospitals\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/66","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.healthywrites.com\/hospitals\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.healthywrites.com\/hospitals\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.healthywrites.com\/hospitals\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.healthywrites.com\/hospitals\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=66"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/www.healthywrites.com\/hospitals\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/66\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":14906,"href":"https:\/\/www.healthywrites.com\/hospitals\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/66\/revisions\/14906"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.healthywrites.com\/hospitals\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/4693"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.healthywrites.com\/hospitals\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=66"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.healthywrites.com\/hospitals\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=66"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.healthywrites.com\/hospitals\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=66"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}