The GDA Pak-China Friendship Hospital in Gwadar has completed four years of healthcare services, marking the milestone with the inauguration of a new Intensive Care Unit (ICU), operation theatre and Emergency Department in its newly constructed block.
A ceremony was held on November 11 at the hospital, which is managed by the Indus Hospital & Health Network (IHHN). Government officials, healthcare professionals, community representatives and patients attended the event to celebrate the hospital’s contribution to healthcare in Gwadar and other parts of Balochistan.
Speakers described the hospital as a major medical facility and an important source of healthcare for residents of Gwadar, the Makran region and surrounding districts.
Hospital Treats More Than 900,000 Patients
Dr. Nasir Sheikh, Head of Campus, briefed participants on the hospital’s performance, medical facilities and services during its four years of operation.
He said the hospital had provided medical treatment and healthcare services to more than 900,000 patients during this period.
The facility currently offers services through 15 departments, including emergency care, outpatient departments (OPD), labour rooms, a modern diagnostic laboratory and a blood bank.
These services enable patients to access a wide range of medical facilities locally, reducing the need for many residents to travel to larger cities for treatment.
The hospital also provides specialist care, diagnostic services and emergency treatment as part of its wider healthcare network in the region.
New ICU, Operation Theatre and Emergency Department Inaugurated
The newly constructed hospital block received three major additions: a state-of-the-art ICU, an operation theatre and an Emergency Department.
Gwadar MPA Maulana Hidayat ur Rehman Baloch and Major General Habib Nawaz, General Officer Commanding (GOC) Gwadar, formally inaugurated the facilities.
The new facilities are intended to strengthen the hospital’s capacity to manage critical cases, perform surgical procedures and provide emergency medical care.
Their inauguration marks another step in expanding specialised healthcare services for patients in Gwadar and other parts of Balochistan.
Maulana Hidayat ur Rehman Appreciates Hospital’s Contribution
Member of the Balochistan Provincial Assembly Maulana Hidayat ur Rehman Baloch congratulated the hospital administration on completing four years of services.
He praised the institution’s contribution to public healthcare and observed that residents of Gwadar no longer need to travel to other cities as frequently to receive medical treatment.
He also expressed hope that other healthcare facilities across Gwadar district would be placed under the management of Indus Hospital & Health Network.
According to him, the successful management model of the GDA Pak-China Friendship Hospital could serve as a central hub for improving healthcare services throughout the district.
He assured the hospital administration of his continued support and cooperation.
GDA Reaffirms Support for Healthcare Services
Director General of the Gwadar Development Authority (GDA), Moin ur Rehman Khan, said the authority had provided full cooperation to the hospital since its establishment and would continue supporting its operations.
He highlighted that the hospital serves not only Gwadar but also patients from different parts of Balochistan.
He described the institution as a significant achievement for the region and recognised its role in improving access to medical facilities.
Indus Hospital CEO Praises Staff and Community
Speaking through a video link, Dr. Abdul Bari Khan, President and CEO of Indus Hospital & Health Network, congratulated the hospital’s staff, partners and local community on completing four years of healthcare services.
He said IHHN’s primary objective was to provide high-quality healthcare and ensure that people could access the best possible medical treatment without financial barriers.
Dr. Abdul Bari described the hospital’s progress as the result of the dedication, hard work and commitment of its entire team.
He expressed confidence that the institution would continue serving the public with the same commitment and achieve further milestones in healthcare delivery.
Patients Share Their Experiences
Patients who received treatment at the hospital also shared their experiences during the ceremony.
Master Habib ur Rehman, a resident of Kech district, and Zohur Ahmed, who sustained injuries in an accident, praised the medical staff for their treatment and care.
They said they had previously received unsuccessful treatment in Karachi before finding effective medical care at the GDA Pak-China Friendship Hospital.
Both patients appreciated the professionalism and dedication of the doctors and healthcare workers and expressed gratitude for the treatment they received.
China-Pakistan Cooperation Strengthens Healthcare in Gwadar
The GDA Pak-China Friendship Hospital is an important healthcare project developed with Chinese government assistance under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC).
The Chinese government financed the construction of the 150-bed hospital, while the Indus Hospital & Health Network manages its healthcare operations in partnership with the Government of Balochistan and the Gwadar Development Authority.
IHHN took over the management of the existing GDA Hospital in November 2022. The new Pak-China Friendship Hospital building subsequently expanded the facility’s capacity and range of services.
The hospital’s development reflects the wider social and human-development dimension of Pakistan-China cooperation, extending beyond transport, energy and port infrastructure.
With more than 900,000 patients reportedly treated over four years and new critical-care facilities inaugurated, the hospital continues to expand healthcare access for people in Gwadar, Makran and other parts of Balochistan.
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