Bach Christian Hospital Explained

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]

History

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]

Facilities

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]

Notes and References

  1. Book: Irwin, Phyllis Vivian. The Oxford Encyclopaedia of South Asian Christianity. May 12, 2011. Oxford University Press. Oxford Reference. 10.1093/acref/9780198073857.001.0001/acref-9780198073857-e-0091.
  2. Web site: HERITAGE: GOD IN THE MOUNTAINS. Nasser Yousaf . Syed. Javaid A.. Kazi. July 30, 2017. DAWN.COM.
  3. Web site: Compassionate care: Healing the needy for over half a century. June 26, 2016. The Express Tribune.
  4. Web site: KMU campus inaugurated in Abbottabad. April 5, 2023. DAWN.COM.