PNS Shifa Hospital

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PNS Shifa
Naval Jack of Pakistan.svg
Active1953 present
CountryFlag of Pakistan.svg  Pakistan
Branch Naval Jack of Pakistan.svg Pakistan Navy
TypeMilitary hospital
Size886 Bedded Hospital in 2023
Nickname(s)Pakistan Naval Hospital Complex
Motto(s)To conduct basic, mid career and specialized professional courses for Officers, AFNS Officers and Sailors of Medical Branch of Pakistan Navy and Allied Navies.
Commanders
Surgeon Commander of Pakistan NavySurgeon Commodore Muhammad Rafique

The Pakistan Navy Ship Shifa or PNS Shifa is a Naval medical treatment facility/hospital located in Karachi, Sindh Province, established in 1953. It was a 600-bed hospital in 2006. [1] [2]

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PNS Shifa is an accredited hospital by the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Pakistan. [3]

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References

  1. "(Chief of the Naval Staff) CNS Zaka inaugurates advanced cardiac unit at PNS Shifa". The News International (newspaper). 21 September 2017. Retrieved 25 February 2022.
  2. "PNS Shifa Hospital". Pakistan Navy, Government of Pakistan website. 2 July 2006. Archived from the original on 28 September 2007. Retrieved 26 February 2022.
  3. PNS Shifa is an accredited hospital by the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Pakistan College of Physicians and Surgeons of Pakistan website, Retrieved 25 February 2022

Coordinates: 24°50′14″N67°03′01″E / 24.837087°N 67.050172°E / 24.837087; 67.050172