No.3-188/PO-III/P&D/Health/2024-25
29-January-2025
Health Department, Government Of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Major Boost for Healthcare: DHQ Teaching Hospital D.I. Khan Enhanced to 600 Beds:
The Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK) Health Department has taken a significant step towards enhancing healthcare infrastructure by approving the upgradation of DHQ Teaching Hospital, MTI, Dera Ismail Khan. As per the latest Government Notification, the hospital is now upgraded from Category-B to Category-A, ensuring better medical facilities and improved patient care.
This upgradation comes following the Provincial Cabinet’s approval in its meeting held on January 15, 2025. The move includes enhancing bed capacity from 242 to 600, which will greatly improve the hospital’s ability to accommodate and treat more patients efficiently. Additionally, a one-line budget allocation for 600 beds has been sanctioned to support the hospital’s operational needs.
This initiative reflects the KPK Government’s commitment to strengthening the healthcare system and providing top-quality medical facilities to the residents of D.I. Khan and surrounding areas. Please find notification:
GOVERNMENT OF KHYBER PAKHTUNKHWA
HEALTH DEPARTMENT
Dated Peshawar the: 29-01-2025
Notification
No.3-188/PO-III/P&D/Health/2024-25; In pursuance of the approval granted by the Provincial Cabinet in its meeting held on 15-01-2025, the Competent Authority in the Health Department is pleased to approve the “Up-gradation of DHQ Teaching Hospital, MTI, D.I.Khan from Cat-B to Cat-A level within the existing infrastructure with enhanced bed strength from 242 to 600 along with one-line budget allocation for 600 beds” in the best public interest with immediate effect.
SECRETARY HEALTH
A New Era of Healthcare Services in KPK:
The upgradation of DHQ Teaching Hospital, MTI, D.I. Khan to Category-A status is a landmark decision that will greatly benefit the public by enhancing medical services, increasing patient capacity, and improving overall healthcare efficiency. With the hospital’s bed strength expanded from 242 to 600, it is expected to cater to a larger number of patients, ensuring timely treatment and better medical facilities.
This initiative aligns with the government’s long-term vision of strengthening public healthcare institutions in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, ensuring that people receive high-quality and accessible healthcare. The Health Department of KPK urges all medical professionals, hospital staff, and stakeholders to facilitate the smooth execution of this upgradation for the benefit of the community.
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