Jinnah Post Graduate Medical Center
Jinnah Hospital Mission
Jinnah Hospital mission contains the following goals:
- Improving Education and Healthcare in Pakistan
Jinnah Hospital aspires to improve education and healthcare in Pakistan by providing quality education and care.
- Promotion of Research and Knowledge Generation
Jinnah Hospital is dedicated to promoting research activities and generating knowledge while fostering skill development.
- Quality Healthcare for All, Regardless of Ability to Pay
Jinnah Hospital is committed to providing high-quality healthcare services to all individuals, irrespective of their ability to pay.
- Exploring Avenues for Resource Generation
Jinnah Hospital actively explores various avenues to generate resources for its operations and initiatives.
Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Centre’s (JPMC) Journey
Inception and Renaming
Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Centre (JPMC) was founded in 1930 as the Medical Corps Hospital, serving only military personnel. In 1942, it was renamed the British General Hospital and continued its operations as a 100-bed facility with essential amenities.
Association with the Father of the Nation
Following the creation of Pakistan in 1947, the hospital requested permission to bear the name of the country’s founder, Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah. He generously agreed to the condition that the hospital be open to the whole public. As a result, the name of the Medical Corps Hospital/British General Hospital was changed to Jinnah Central Hospital (JCH). As Karachi served as the capital city, it attracted numerous federal government employees and their families. Given the inadequacy of the old Civil Hospital, the Government of Pakistan created JCH as a well-equipped hospital to satisfy their medical needs.
Dow Medical College Integration
Dow Medical College (DMC) got associated with JCH in 1952. In August 1954, the Pakistani National Assembly authorised the formation of the Basic Medical Sciences Institute (BMSI), recognising the importance of foundational sciences education for higher medical education. Initially situated at DMC in Karachi, the site for BMSI’s development was relocated to JCH’s premises. The BMSI was founded as an innovative medical facility under the direction of Dr. Paul A. Nicoll, Head of Physiology, together with Drs. Osgood D. Priddle and Rolla N. Harger, Professors of Pharmacology and Biochemistry. Anatomy, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Pathology, Pharmacology, and Physiology were some of the six departments and laboratories that made up the school. The actual inauguration took place on April 11, 1959, and prominent speakers included General Muhammad Ayub Khan, President of Pakistan, Dr. Harman B. Wells, President of Indiana University, and Col. M. Jaffer, Director General of Health.
Growth and the Opening Ceremony.
On June 1, 1959, the official inauguration ceremony celebrated the enrolment of the first class of students. The merger of BMSI and all units of JCH in 1963 resulted in the formation of JPMC under a unified administration led by a Director. Spanning over 148 acres, JPMC evolved into a cluster of buildings dedicated to its primary objectives of providing medical education, training, research, and patient care. Over time, additional buildings were constructed to meet the growing needs of various specialities. Today, Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Center proudly stands as Pakistan’s largest and best-equipped public sector hospital, Jinnah Hospital Doctors staffed by highly qualified professionals across numerous specialities, ready to deliver quality healthcare services. JPMC also plays a crucial role in training medical graduates, nurses, and technicians while conducting significant clinical and basic medical sciences research.
Jinnah Hospital Emergency Services
Jinnah Hospital provides comprehensive emergency medical services to cater to critical healthcare needs. The emergency department has highly trained medical professionals and state-of-the-art facilities to deliver prompt and efficient emergency care.
Services Offered
The emergency department at JPMC offers a wide range of services, including:
- Emergency Medical Care
- Trauma Care:
- Cardiac Emergencies:
- Stroke Care:
- Pediatric Emergencies:
- Poisoning and Toxicology:
- Emergency Surgery:
- Diagnostic Services:
Composition of JPMC
Jinnah Hospital consists of the following departments and institutes:
Basic Medical Sciences Institute (BMSI)
Department of Accident & Emergency
Department of Medicine & Clinical Toxicology
Department of Medicine & Hepatology and Gastroenterology
Department of Medicine & Critical Care
Department of Pulmonology
Department of Clinical Oncology
Department of Dermatology
Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences
Department of Nephrology
Department of Neurology
Department of Surgery
- Surgery Unit I
- Surgery Unit II
- Surgery Unit III
Department of Orthopaedics, Trauma & Reconstructive Surgery
- Orthopaedics Unit I
- Orthopaedics Unit II
Department of Neurosurgery
Department of Urology
Department of Otorhinolaryngology
Department of Ophthalmology
Department of Plastic Surgery
Department of Gynaecology and Obstetrics
- Gynaecology and Obstetrics Unit I
- Gynaecology and Obstetrics Unit II
Department of Dentistry and Oral/Maxillofacial Surgery
Department of Anaesthesiology
Department of Radiology
Department of Clinical Pathology
Blood Bank
Central Pharmacy
Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Federal Government Officers’ Ward
Department of Medical Records and Statistics
Library
College of Nursing
School of Nursing
College of Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy
Institute of Medical Technology
Atomic Energy Medical Centre (Attached Centre)
Pakistan Medical Research Council (Attached Centre)
Sindh Medical College (Attached)
Jinnah Hospital Contact Information
Jinnah Hospital Location: Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Centre (JPMC), Rafiqui Shaheed Road, Karachi-75510, Pakistan.
Jinnah Hospital Contact Number:: +92-21-99201300
Jinnah Hospital Email: contact@jpmc.edu.pk
Jinnah Hospital Fax: +92-21-99201370