The Aga Khan Hospital for Women, Garden
Since 1968, thousands of local Pakistanis have been treated at Aga Khan Hospital for Women, Garden.
Aga Khan Health Services
Aga Khan Health Service, Pakistan is a part of Aga Khan Development Network and is in principle a network of health institutions in the primary, maternal and child care centres. The programs and initiatives of AKHS, P in the country extend from the remote mountains area of the Northern Pakistan to Gowadar in Balochistan. In terms of its service facilities, AKHS, P has the pride of being one of the leading NGOs in the health sector of Pakistan. Through its various comprehensive public and primary health care initiatives, the organization is now reaching to a population of more than 600,000 people that are registered with it as its program population.
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Most of our programs are designed to reach the vulnerable groups and society, especially childbearing women and young children, with low cost medical technologies of proven effectiveness. Like many other institution that are now part of the AKDN, the roots of the present health program of AKHS, P can be traced back to late 18 century when the Aga Khan III promoted the effectiveness of immunization against infectious disease through its own personal example. In 1897, during the major epidemic of bubonic plague in the subcontinent, the 20 years old Aga Khan III allayed fears of thousands of people about harmful effects of such vaccination by himself of publicity inoculated. In 1924, he solicited the establishment of Jan Bai Maternity Home in Karachi, which became the precursor of health program under the precept of the Aga Khan Health Service, Pakistan. Today this institution is the oldest member of the AKHS, P network and is known as the Aga Khan Maternity Home, Kharadar.
Hospital History
The Aga Khan Hospital for Women, Garden, was established in 1967 as the Aga Khan Maternity Home, Garden. The hospital was declared as "Baby Friendly Hospital" by UNICEF in 1996 and was re-certified in early 2001. This hospital is a 48-bedded unit well equipped with a delivery/labour room, operation theatre, laboratory, pharmacy, and incubators for neonates. The hospital operates a midwifery training school. A 6-bedded paediatric ward was inaugurated on July 11, 2003 and is managed by qualified staff and paediatricians.
The hospital offers OPD clinics in obstetrics, gynaecology, paediatrics, family planning and infertility, and general surgery clinics conducted by Consultants and Resident Medical Officers. Other services offered include, ultrasound, vaccinations, pharmacy and laboratory services in collaboration with AKUH.
Services
The Aga Khan Hospital for Women, Garden provides the following services:
• Obstetric/Gynaecology Services
• Paediatrics Services
• Minor Surgeries
• Pharmacy
• Midwifery school
• Support Service
• Other service
Obstetric/Gynaecology Services
The hospital offers comprehensive obstetric services including: |
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Obstetric / Gynaecology consulting clinics under the supervision of consultants and RMOs assisted by trained midwives
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Delivery facilities for normal, instrumental and caesarean cases |
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Health education sessions for antenatal and postnatal mothers |
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Postnatal check-up clinics |
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Comprehensive gynaecological surgical services: hysterectomy, vaginal repair, tubal ligation, dilatation & curettage and dilatation & evacuation |
Paediatrics Services
In addition to the Obs/Gynae services, the hospital also offers paediatrics services:
• Paediatrician Consultant Clinics
• Paediatrician RMO Clinic
• Paediatric Ward
• Neonatal Care Unit
Midwifery School
A midwifery school was established in 1970 at the hospital and is affiliated with the Pakistan Nursing Council. More than 900 students have been trained as registered Midwives.
Support Services
• Pharmacy
• Laboratory
Wards
The Hospital has 48 beds:
• Obs / Gynae: 34 beds
• Paediatrics: 14 beds
• 6 beds Private Ward with all luxury facilities
• 10 beds Semi-Private Ward
• 18 beds General Ward
• 6 beds Paediatrics Ward
• 8 beds Neonatal Care Unit (Nursery), including 4 incubators
Pre-Labour Room
The four-bed pre-labour room is fully equipped and operated by trained nurses and paramedical staff supervised by expert consultants and RMOs.
Labour Room
The hospital has a fully equipped labour room functioning under trained staff and qualified RMOs and the expert supervision of Consultants. Staff members are capable of conducting all normal and instrumental deliveries. This includes the setting up of the resuscitation trolley to handle the newly born baby.
Recovery Room
The hospital has one recovery room equipped with modern and essential vital statistic monitors for patients’ quality care.
Operating Theatre
Operating theatres are fully equipped with the latest equipment.
Anesthetisia
Anaesthesia is administered by highly qualified, professional anaesthe-siologists. Well-maintained anaesthesia machines and the provision of individual care to patients have earned this service an impeccable reputation.
Nursery / Neonatal Care Unit
The hospital has a well-equipped nursery with four incubators to cater to the medical needs of neonates.
Pharmacy
Pharmacy services are available around the clock. The pharmacy has a full range of all drugs approved by the formulary of the Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi (AKUH). The Aga Khan Hospital for Women, Garden proudly provides only the best, standard quality of drugs. The pharmacy also maintains the required temperature to retain the efficacy of all medicines.
Immunization / Vaccination
The hospital also provides immunization and vaccination services for children. These immunizations are conducted according to the schedule of the Expanded Programme of Immunisation (EPI), Pakistan. Immuniza-tion services are also available for expectant mothers.
Other Services
Cardiology
Circumcision
Dressing
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