Koohi Goth Women Hospital (Urdu: کوہی گوٹھ ہسپتال) is a hospital located in Bin Qasim Town, Karachi, Pakistan. It is a project of the Zafar and Atia Foundation Charitable Trust. This hospital treats 1 out of 6 cases reported in Pakistan.[1][2]
| Koohi Goth Hospital کوہی گوٹھ ہسپتال | |
|---|---|
| Zafar and Atia Foundation Charitable Trust | |
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| Geography | |
| Location | Bin Qasim Town, Karachi, Pakistan |
| Coordinates | 24°51′56″N 67°14′04″E / 24.865457°N 67.234327°E |
| Organisation | |
| Care system | Private Hospital |
| History | |
| Opened | 2006 |
| Links | |
| Website | koohigothhospital |
| Lists | Hospitals in Pakistan |
This is the only charity fistula treatment center in South Asia.[1][3]
History
editIt started its services in 2006 by treating women suffering from complications like obstetric fistula and other gynecological disorders.[1][4] It provides laparoscopic surgery and fistula management training.
The hospital runs under the supervision of Sher Shah Syed.[1][5] He runs PNFWH and Koohi Goth Hospital in Landhi.[6]
Schools
editIt also has a chain of training institutions.
- Atia School of Paramedics
- Atia School of Midwifery
- Atia School of Nursing
References
edit- ^ a b c d Malik, Samia (5 July 2012). "Koohi Goth Hospital, a ray of hope for women with obstetric fistula". The Express Tribune. Retrieved 18 March 2023.
- ^ "Koohi Goth Hospital". Koohi Goth Hospital. Archived from the original on 18 April 2014. Retrieved 18 March 2023.
- ^ "ناتجربہ کار ڈاکٹر خواتین میں فسٹیولا کا مرض پھیلانے کی وجہ؟". BBC News اردو.
- ^ "کوہی گوٹھ ہسپتال کی سِسٹر لِیلا بائی". DW website. 2 February 2019. Retrieved 18 March 2023.
- ^ نقوی, ارم (26 November 2018). "ڈاکٹر شیر شاہ سید اور کوہی گوٹھ ہسپتال".
- ^ "End Fistula in Pakistan". Gawaahi.org. 5 January 2012. Retrieved 18 March 2023.