Industry Profile:

The hospitals sector is part of the health care and social help sector. Industries in

the Hospitals sector provide medical, diagnostic, and treatment services that include physician,
nursing, and other health services to inpatients and the specialized room services required by
inpatients. Healthcare is among the fastest growing sectors in both developed and rising
economies. Healthcare system of Pakistan consists of private and public sector. The private
sector serves nearly 70% of population and 30% by public sector. In Pakistan public sector
health expenditure is 0.919% of GDP as per World Bank data 2017.

Types of Hospitals:

You can differentiate hospitals based on a variety of factors that includes functionality, size,
location, ownership and specialization. Here they are in more detail:

1. Functionality:

Functionality refers to whether the hospitals are general-purpose, teaching hospitals, acute care
facilities, long-term hospitals, community hospitals, research hospitals or if they provide trauma
care for patients. It refers to how the hospitals themselves function within the communities they
serve.

2. Size

There are three primary classifications when it comes to size:

Small hospitals: Fewer than 100 beds

Medium hospitals: 100 to 499 beds

Large hospitals: 500 or more beds

Typically, these sizes are classified by the number of beds they have although there can be some
variation within these groups of hospitals and medical centers.

3. Location

You can also classify hospitals by their locations. Rural hospitals aid smaller communities and
often have limited access to advanced equipment or specialized procedures and techniques. Since
they also face competition, urban hospitals serve larger metropolitan areas and must often offer a
wide degree of versatility when it comes to treatment options and patient experience.

4. Ownership

Knowing who owns the hospital will also tell you a great deal about how the hospital will
operate. Some hospitals are part of larger networks that offer a efficient approach to
management. While some physicians feel this improves efficiency and patient experience, some
feel it removes the emphasis from the patient and makes treatment less personal.

Private hospitals often offer access to the latest technologies and equipment, but may under-serve
community members who need healthcare the most. Government-supported facilities operate via
grants and other public funds. They have greater restrictions but also reach out to members of the
community who may not otherwise receive healthcare and medical treatment.

5. Specializations

Specialized hospitals appeal to physicians who entered the medical field with plans to treat
people with a specific condition. Most physicians choose specializations due to personal reasons,
an area of intense interest or a desire to provide a comfortable life for themselves and their
families.

No of hospitals:

According to Gallup survey Pakistan there are total 1167 hospitals, dispensaries 5695, BHUs sub
health centers 5464, maternity and child health centers 733, rural health centers 675, TB centers
339, total beds 118869 and population per bed was 1613 working in different parts of Pakistan &
Pakistan is ranked on 144 numbers out of 189 countries because Pakistan only spends 0.75% of
its GDP which is not enough for 2.1 billion populated countries.

Al Shifa International hospital profile:

Introduction:
It was in the early 90’s, when the establish of Shifa International Hospital, made a critical
decision to make available much needed state of the art medical treatment for cancer patients.
The first phase of this commitment led to the opening of the first radiation oncology department
in the private sector at Shifa International Hospital in 1994. This proved to be the focal point for
development of additional cancer treatment facilities over the years, till the inauguration of a
fully fledged Shifa Cancer Center in 2012.
Services:
 Board certified Oncologists, Radiologists, Surgeons, qualified nurses and technicians.
 24/7 support for Chemotherapy & Bone Marrow Transplant.
 Multidisciplinary Tumor Board.
 A state of the art Linear Accelerator and CT Simulator (Wide Bore) used for accurate
visualization of tumors and normal tissues in each individual patient so that accurate
targeting of tumors and protection of normal tissues can be done.
 Treating Medical Oncology/ Solid tumors and hematological malignancies
 Radiation Oncology.
 Day Care Unit facility for patients suffering from various benign and malignant
disorders.
History:

The Hospital was incorporated on September 20, 1987 as a Private Limited Company and
converted into Public Limited Company on October 12, 1989. The first Shifa office was
established at the residence of Dr. Zaheer Ahmad in sector F-8/3 of Islamabad. Later it was
moved to a rental place in Blue Area (commercial buildings area in Islamabad), and finally the
site office building was established in January 1988.
The construction activity to prepare the site for laying the foundation of the Hospital was started
in the beginning of 1988. The foundation ceremony took place on October 06, 1989 by the
parents and well-wishers of the sponsors and their dedicated team of colleagues and well-
wishers.
The idea of developing a high class medical facility in Pakistan was conceived in New York,
USA in the mid of 1985. The initiator Dr. Zaheer Ahmad, who had just finished his Internal
Medicine Residency, called a meeting at his apartment in Brooklyn, New York on the weekend
of July 20 & 21. Five professionals gathered there and discussed the idea in detail and approved
it. The participants included Dr. Manzoor H. Qazi from Leesville, Louisiana, Mr. Muhammad
Zahid from Kew Gardens, New York, Mr. Samiullah Sharief from Brooklyn, New York, Dr.
Sabir Ali from Palm Bay, Florida and Dr. Zaheer himself Dr. Zaheer Ahmad was asked to
prepare the feasibility report and the action plan. Subsequently Dr. Zaheer Ahmad moved to
Islamabad on December 17, 1985 to start the work on this project.
After extensive discussions and many meetings, the present site in the capital city of Islamabad
was selected for this project. The name SHIFA was approved because of its comprehensiveness,
originating from our culture, belief and values in totality.
After acquiring over 11 acres of land in Islamabad in 1987, CRI, a hospital development
company in Princeton, New Jersey was hired to develop the plan and design of the project. Mr.
William Parker, Chief Architect of CRI headed the team, visited the site in Islamabad besides
visiting the other hospitals across Pakistan. CRI finished its job in 1989.
Shifa International Hospital offers 398 IPD beds with quality care and OPD facility in different
specializations. Nevertheless it is an unending journey. People at Shifa are continuously striving
hard to bring improvement and novelty with every passing moment.
Now after two decades, Shifa International Hospital proudly stands as a symbol of quality
healthcare with its own brand name SHIFA. The short history of Shifa witnessed rare dedication
and devotion of its consultants, management and staff who worked round the clock to make
Shifa a reality of its own.
It was the vision of the founding Sponsors which took its shape into reality. The task was made
possible only with the help of dedicated team of experts and managers under the quality-oriented
and inspiring leadership.
Today, the hospital’s Block-A, B, C, D, E and F, ICU beds, new ORs etc., sprawled on its site
are efficiently functioning. Allah’s grace made it feasible and viable to carry out such a gigantic
and enormous venture. Unique in its concept and efforts set up by the expatriate Pakistanis to
repay their homeland with a beautiful gift in the form of a functional institution in the healthcare
industry of Pakistan.
Vision & Mission

Our Mission
Healthcare with compassion for all. Provide cost effective quality medical care to all patients,
ensuring ethical practice of medicine. Our objective is to continuously improve patient
satisfaction.
Our Vision
To be the region’s leader by providing quality healthcare services.
Our Values
Compassion, Commitment, Teamwork, Quality, Respect and Accountability
Our Strategic Priorities
 Physician Partnership and Enhanced Clinical Quality
 Provide Seamless/Easy Access Care Delivery
 Financial Strength/Viability
 Strategic Growth

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