Lahore is about to get three major new hospitals in one of the biggest health infrastructure announcements of the year. The Punjab Government has unveiled plans for three specialized hospitals in Lahore as part of the Nawaz Sharif Medical City project.
The new hospitals include a 352 bed children’s hospital, a burn and trauma centre, and a genetic blood diseases institute, with a combined cost of more than Rs24 billion. Here are the complete details of the project.
Nawaz Sharif Medical City Lahore Overview
The Nawaz Sharif Medical City is a planned health complex in LDA City Lahore, where 216 acres of land have been allocated for modern medical facilities. The three newly announced hospitals will be built side by side, creating a specialized care hub where patients can find advanced treatment for children, burn injuries and genetic blood disorders without travelling abroad or to private hospitals charging huge fees.
| Detail | Latest Update |
|---|---|
| Project | Nawaz Sharif Medical City, LDA City Lahore |
| Land allocated | 216 acres |
| New hospitals announced | 3 |
| Children hospital beds | 352 |
| Children hospital cost | Around Rs. 8 billion |
| Burn and trauma centre beds | 175 |
| Burn and trauma centre cost | Around Rs. 6.15 billion |
| Genetic blood diseases institute cost | Around Rs. 10 billion |
| Construction agency | Infrastructure Development Authority of Punjab |
Maryam Nawaz Institute of Pediatric Health Sciences
The largest of the three projects is the Maryam Nawaz Institute of Pediatric Health Sciences, a dedicated children’s hospital with 352 beds. It is expected to cost around Rs8 billion and will focus entirely on healthcare services for children. Parents in Punjab often struggle to find specialized pediatric care in public hospitals, with long waiting lists and overcrowded wards. A purpose built children’s hospital of this size will take real pressure off existing facilities and give young patients the focused care they need.
Nawaz Sharif Institute of Burn, Plastic Surgery and Trauma Centre
The second facility is the Nawaz Sharif Institute of Burn, Plastic Surgery and Trauma Centre, with 175 beds and an estimated cost of Rs6.15 billion. Burn injuries need highly specialized treatment that is available in very few places in Pakistan. Victims of burns, especially women and children from kitchen accidents, often cannot get proper care in time. This centre will provide dedicated burn care, plastic surgery and trauma services under one roof, which can save lives that are currently lost for lack of facilities.
Nawaz Sharif Institute of Genetic Blood Diseases
The third facility is the Nawaz Sharif Institute of Genetic Blood Diseases, planned with an estimated development cost of Rs10 billion. It will focus on the diagnosis and treatment of genetic blood related disorders such as thalassemia and hemophilia, which affect thousands of families in Punjab. These diseases need lifelong treatment, including regular blood transfusions, which is a heavy financial burden for poor families. A specialized public institute will make advanced diagnosis and treatment accessible to everyone.
216 Acres in LDA City for the Medical City
All three hospitals will be developed in LDA City, where 216 acres of land have been allocated for the Nawaz Sharif Medical City project. Building the hospitals together in one medical city has a clear advantage. Patients, doctors and medical equipment can be shared between facilities, and families dealing with complex cases will not have to run between distant hospitals across Lahore. The location in LDA City also leaves room for future expansion as the city’s population grows.
Construction Assigned to IDAP
The construction of all three hospitals has been assigned to the Infrastructure Development Authority of Punjab, the same authority that builds the province’s major public projects. IDAP’s involvement means professional project management, transparent tendering and modern construction standards. The projects are part of the broader Nawaz Sharif Medical City initiative, which is intended to expand specialized healthcare facilities in Lahore and reduce the load on existing government hospitals.
What This Means for Patients in Punjab
For ordinary families, these hospitals mean three things. Children will get a dedicated hospital instead of competing with adult patients for beds. Burn victims will get specialized care that barely exists in the public sector today. And families fighting thalassemia and other blood disorders will have a modern institute for diagnosis and lifelong treatment. Together, the three hospitals represent an investment of more than Rs24 billion in public healthcare, and they signal that specialized care is becoming a government priority, not a luxury.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Nawaz Sharif Medical City project?
It is a planned health complex in LDA City Lahore on 216 acres of land. The Punjab Government has announced three new specialized hospitals there: a children’s hospital, a burn and trauma centre, and a genetic blood diseases institute.
How many beds will the new children’s hospital have?
The Maryam Nawaz Institute of Pediatric Health Sciences will have 352 beds and is expected to cost around Rs8 billion. It will focus entirely on healthcare services for children.
What facilities will the burn centre offer?
The Nawaz Sharif Institute of Burn, Plastic Surgery and Trauma Centre will have 175 beds at a cost of around Rs6.15 billion, offering dedicated burn care, plastic surgery and trauma services.
What is the genetic blood diseases institute for?
The Nawaz Sharif Institute of Genetic Blood Diseases, costing around Rs10 billion, will diagnose and treat genetic blood disorders like thalassemia and hemophilia.
Who is building the new hospitals?
Construction of all three hospitals has been assigned to the Infrastructure Development Authority of Punjab (IDAP).
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Conclusion
The three new hospitals of Nawaz Sharif Medical City are a major step for public healthcare in Punjab. A 352 bed children’s hospital, a 175 bed burn and trauma centre, and a Rs10 billion genetic blood diseases institute will fill gaps that have existed for decades. With 216 acres allocated in LDA City and IDAP handling construction, the project has both the land and the management it needs. Patients across Punjab should watch for construction updates as these hospitals move from announcement to reality.