| Bach Christian Hospital | |
| Coordinates: | 34.264°N 73.236°W |
| Location: | Qalandarabad |
| Country: | Pakistan |
| Healthcare: | Public |
| Religious Affiliation: | Evangelical Alliance Mission |
| Constructed: | 1956 |
The Bach Christian Hospital (BCH) (Urdu: باخ کرسچن ہسپتال) is a hospital situated in Qalandarabad, approximately six kilometers from Abbottabad.[1] [2] It is a 60-bed hospital that provides healthcare services to the underserved population of northern Hazara Division in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.[3]
The hospital was founded in 1956 by the Evangelical Alliance Mission, an Illinois-based organization.[3] It was named in honor of founding missionary Thomas Bach.[3]
Following the 2005 earthquake, the hospital's physical therapy department expanded its services to include prosthetics.[3]
In April 2023, Khyber Medical University (KMU) and Bach Christian Hospital (BCH) formalized a mutual collaboration through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU).[4] The agreement facilitates reciprocal use of academic and research resources, with KMU focusing on knowledge dissemination and research, and BCH providing practical training across various disciplines.[4]
BCH currently runs eleven operational departments, including obstetric and pediatric wards, and two surgical theatres.[3]
The hospital specializes in general surgical services and complicated obstetrics, supported by a laboratory, radiology, ultrasound and physiotherapy facilities, and a pharmacy.[3] It provides critical care for patients suffering from prevalent regional illnesses such as diabetes, tuberculosis, typhoid, and skin burns.[3]