Is This Hospital in Lahore the Most Expensive Ever in Pakistan?

[Jaga Badmash]

Pakistan, a third world country, has seen its fair share of poverty in recent times. These testing times have not only affected the lower class but also the upper middle class in the country.



However, every now or then we see extravagance on an different scale altogether. The recently unveiled floor of National Hospital in Lahore being a prime example.

A Hospital Floor Designed for the Elite
With unequal incomes at a record high, instead of facilitating the financially unstable population, National Hospital has seen inauguration of a floor exclusively for the elite class.

The hospital authorities however, think differently.

According to Dr. Shahida A Khawaja, Chief Executive at National Hospital, the newly designed floor is a great prospect to promote luxurious healthcare, attracting medical tourism in the country where global standard treatment can be given to the patients.

“As we globalize ourselves and set our targets to achieve high standards, it’s important to have such a facility in your own country. We believe there will be less inclination to go abroad to get extremely expensive treatment with this initiative”, said Dr. Khawaja.

 

[Jaga Badmash]

The hospital will provide on window facility to the executive members residing on the floor.

Patients will be checked in a separate rooms where their necessary tests will be conducted as they enjoy the lavish facilities provided to them.

Speaking about the financial aspect of things, Shahida Khawaja said:

“As far as hospital paramedics, nursing, doctors, and diagnostic investigations are concerned, there will be no additional charges for patients admitted on the executive floor, there will be a nominal increase (10%) for which they have to pay for enhanced facility.”

An interior designer, Naila Ishtaque, was specifically hired to give the rooms in the executive floor a homely touch whilst maintaining the class to match those which are abroad.

A survey conducted in 2009 revealed that there are 127,859 doctors and 12,804 health facilities in Pakistan, catering for over 160 million people.

Though the recent initiative taken by the National Hospital Lahore is intended for attracting valuable foreign exchange via medical tourism, it is hard to discount the fact that basic medical care for all in Pakistan needs a lot more attention and fast.

Source: Propakistan

 

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: / Pakistan is a third world country you got that right.
Especially really hard to find decent doctors here.
I was on a very tough work load this last week mental and physical so i feel sick
not sure if it was food poisoning or what ,I went to the doctor and he didn't even bother to check my pulse when I mentioned food poisoning he just gave me medicine and thats it .

 

[VCheng]

How are they going to keep such lavish decor sanitized according to required hospital standards?

 

[Indika]

How are they going to keep such lavish decor sanitized according to required hospital standards?

that room is only for politicians who get heart attacks when they are getting arrested for corruption.

 

[Muhammad Omar]

Damn hospital hai ya 7 Star Hotel

And Still people say k nawaz bahir q jata hai wo yahan bhi ja skta hai

 

[Jaga Badmash]

Damn hospital hai ya 7 Star Hotel

And Still people say k nawaz bahir q jata hai wo yahan bhi ja skta hai

The Hospital designed to provide 5 star stay for wealthy criminals who seek medical treatment after conviction.

 

[nair]

It doesnt look like a hospital in any angle.... the only clue you have is the bed.....

 

[Jaga Badmash]

It doesnt look like a hospital in any angle.... the only clue you have is the bed.....

Just thinks about the female staff.
my imagination

 

[nair]

Just thinks about the female staff.
my imagination

Dont let your imagination go beyond this.......

 

[Desi_Guy]

Bhaisahab Amreeeeka hai kya yeh.......wonder how expensive the services are ??

 

[Jaga Badmash]

Bhaisahab Amreeeeka hai kya yeh.......wonder how expensive the services are ??

Wealthy convicted politician and criminals can afford in exchange of spending time in jail.

 

[Star Wars]

Dont let your imagination go beyond this.......

No need, several hospitals in India(Kerala) itself goes beyond this

 

[I.R.A]

Is it a government hospital or hotel whatever it is?

 

[The Sandman]

Are you sure it's a hospital and not a hotel?