Pak–China Friendship Hospital
The Pak-China Friendship Hospital is a hospital in the port city of Gwadar, Pakistan. The hospital was built as a component of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) initiative, with financial backing provided by the Chinese government.[1][2][3]
Pak-China Friendship Hospital | |
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Geography | |
Location | Gwadar, Pakistan |
Organisation | |
Type | Public |
Services | |
Beds | 50 (Phase-II) |
History | |
Construction started | December 2022 |
Opened | November 2020 |
Links | |
Lists | Hospitals in Pakistan |
Infrastructure
The hospital occupies 68 acres of land. The project is part of the proposed Phase-II development, which includes a 50-bed hospital to be constructed under the Gwadar Development Authority (GDA) Business Plan. As of 2022, one out of the six medical blocks, each designed to accommodate 50 beds, has been completed. Additionally, approximately 20% of the residential blocks are also finalized as part of the ongoing progress.[4][5][6]
Facilities
As per the project proposal, the upcoming phases will involve the construction of the remaining medical blocks, nursing and paramedical institutes, a medical college, a central laboratory, and various other allied facilities. These phases will also encompass the installation and supply of necessary medical equipment and machinery to enhance the hospital's capabilities and services.[4][5][6]
References
- Desk, NNPS (October 17, 2022). "Pak-China friendship hospital Gwadar to be completed by Dec 2022".
- "Pak-China Friendship Hospital Gwadar to complete by Dec 2022". January 7, 2022.
- "CPEC: Gwadar likely to have 50-bed modern hospital by Dec". Brecorder. January 10, 2022.
- "Pak-China Friendship Hospital | China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) Secretariat Official Website".
- "Pak-China Friendship Hospital in Gwadar under CPEC to be completed by Dec 2022". www.radio.gov.pk.
- "Pak-China Friendship Hospital to be completed in Dec '22". The Express Tribune. January 10, 2022.