Shalamar Hospital is committed to providing quality health care to every individual in society who needs it. The Trust initially comprised of Chaudhry Nazar Mohammad, Mr. Sheikh and Syed Babar Ali. The idea of building a trust hospital for the welfare of poor and non-affording patients was floated by the then Chairman, Chaudhry Nazar Mohammad (Late). To materialize this dream, they formed a group of eminent businessmen who believed in social uplift, charity and philanthropic pursuits. These included Mr. Mohammad Husain and Shahbaz-ud-Din Chaudhry. Other issues including building infrastructure and hiring staff was handled by rest of the Trustees. A piece of 18 acres land was provided by the government of Punjab to Businessmen Hospital Trust for the establishment of a tertiary care teaching hospital. The location of the land at Shalimar Link Road made it possible for the hospital to extend health care facilities not only to the patients of the lower income population of Northern Lahore but also to community living in its outskirts. The team successfully generated Rs. 5 Million for the construction and functioning/running expense of the hospital. Architecture of the hospital was designed by experienced Australian Architects who gave this hospital a unique touch by planning a combination of squares and rectangular style. The hospital structure is designed in a way that it keeps the corridors airy and bright. This proper but natural ventilation reduces odor. Ibrar A. Mumtaz, Mr. Shahid Hussain, Chaudhry Ahmad Saeed, Mr. Mohammad Munir Chaudhry and Mr. Altaf M. Saleem joined the Trust. Now the Trust comprises of seven members and is working under the leadership of Mr. Shahid Hussain . Their active support and cooperation has played an instrumental role in bringing this institute at par with international standards of tertiary care teaching hospital. The Businessmen Hospital Trust started as a not-for-profit institute in 1978. The name was later changed to Shalamar Hospital, named after the historic Shalimar Gardens, as the former name provided an impression that the hospital is primarily for the business community. The hospital started working with six basic faculties in Outpatient Department. The rush of patients led Chaudhry Nazar Mohammad and Mr. Mohammad Husain to increase the facilities according to the growing needs of the community. On 25th November, 1984, Shalamar Hospital received recognition from Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC) and on 30 December, 1998, from College of Physicians and Surgeons Pakistan (CPSP) for the fellowship training in different faculties. Now the hospital is a tertiary care teaching hospital provides a complete range of consultation, diagnosis and treatment services for almost all medical and surgical departments through its Hospital-Based Clinical Services and Community-Based Outreach Program. Excellence: Our NormThe Accident & Emergency and Outpatient Department of Shalamar Hospital provides consultation to about 1,200 walk-in patients and Private Clinics during day and evening shifts. The number of patients coming for consultation and diagnosis makes it one of the busiest hospitals amongst the private sector healthcare institutes. The Outreach Program caters the needs of people living in outskirts of Lahore on alternate days. Both the Cardiac Care Unit and the Surgical Care Unit make extensive use of the most updated technology in critical patient care. Our nursing care is the best – thanks to the Shalamar Nursing College located within the premises. Paeds Nursery and Ward, Gynae Outpatient Department, Pathology Laboratory and Clinical services along with the latest and upgraded equipments including CT-Scan are working to their full capacities, thanks to our many friends and donors. Our project with international organization is a true depiction of our commitment to help the burnt victims and children with birth defects.
