PNS Hafeez Hospital explained

Unit Name:PNS Hafeez
Dates:1974  - present
Branch: Pakistan Navy
Type:Military hospital
Size:250 Bedded Hospital in 2023
Nickname:Pakistan Naval Complex Hospital
Commander1:Surgeon Commodore Muhammad Rafique
Commander1 Label:Surgeon Commander of Pakistan Navy

The Pakistan Navy Ship Hafeez or PNS Hafeez is a Pakistan Navy-operated hospital located in Naval Headquarters, Islamabad.[1] [2] [3]

History

PNS Hafeez started functioning in March 1974 as a Sick Bay (of 25 beds) and later on 12 June 1976 was upgraded to Naval Medical Center (50 beds). PNS HAFEEZ was commissioned on March 24, 1986 (150 beds). Later it was upgraded as 197 beds and 250 beds in 2008 and 2020.

References

  1. News: News . Local . June 21, 2008 . Pims blood banks refused registration . 1 . Dawn News . June 21, 2008.
  2. News: Newspaper . Local . October 10, 2011 . Health bodies join hands against dengue fever . 1 . Dawn News . October 10, 2011.
  3. News: local . Newspaper . November 1, 2021 . Hospitals get notices over poor disposal of waste . 1 . Tribune Express . November 1, 2021.