Bach Christian Hospital

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Bach Christian Hospital
Bach Christian Hospital
Geography
Location Qalandarabad, Pakistan
Coordinates 34°15′50″N73°14′10″E / 34.264°N 73.236°E / 34.264; 73.236
Organisation
Care system Public
Religious affiliation Evangelical Alliance Mission
History
Construction started1956
Links
Lists Hospitals in Pakistan

The Bach Christian Hospital (BCH) 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]

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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]

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  4. 1 2 "KMU campus inaugurated in Abbottabad". DAWN.COM. April 5, 2023.