IHHN to Operationalize Islamabad’s Infectious Diseases Hospital and Regional Blood Centre Under Federal Public Private Partnership

The Indus Hospital & Health Network has entered into a landmark public private partnership with the Ministry of National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination to manage and operate the Islamabad Infectious Diseases Hospital and Isolation & Treatment Centre and the Regional Blood Centre (RBC), bringing two state-of-the-art healthcare facilities into service for the people of Pakistan.

The agreements were signed in Islamabad by Mr. Muhammad Aslam Ghauri, Secretary, Ministry of National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination, on behalf of the Government of Pakistan, and Dr. Abdul Bari Khan, President and Chief Executive Officer, Indus Hospital & Health Network, on behalf of IHHN. The signing ceremony was witnessed by Federal Minister for National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination, Syed Mustafa Kamal , along with senior government officials and representatives from IHHN, including Mr. Salim Razak Tabani, Board Member and Chairman, Resource Generation Committee, and Dr. Farah Bari Khan, General Manager, Clinical Operations.

The partnership follows the approval of the Federal Cabinet to operationalize both facilities through a public-private partnership model. The Infectious Diseases Hospital, established with the support of the Government of China, was designed to strengthen Pakistan’s preparedness for infectious disease outbreaks, while the Regional Blood Centre, developed with German assistance, aims to enhance access to safe, screened blood and blood components through modern transfusion services.

Speaking on the occasion, Federal Minister Syed Mustafa Kamal expressed confidence that the collaboration would enable both facilities to become operational in the coming weeks, ensuring that these critical healthcare assets begin serving patients and strengthening the country’s healthcare delivery system.

Dr. Abdul Bari Khan reaffirmed the Network’s commitment to delivering high quality, patient-centered healthcare services. He noted that IHHN remains dedicated to operating both facilities with the same standards of clinical excellence, transparency, and compassion that define its healthcare model, while working closely with the Government of Pakistan to improve access to specialized care and safe blood services.

The selection of IHHN followed a transparent and competitive procurement process conducted in accordance with Public Procurement Regulatory Authority rules, including technical and financial evaluations and recommendations by an independent consultant.

Once operational, the 160-bed Infectious Diseases Hospital is expected to significantly strengthen Pakistan’s capacity to diagnose, isolate, and treat communicable diseases, while the Regional Blood Centre will enhance blood safety services in Islamabad by providing high-quality screened blood and blood components to healthcare facilities. Together, these institutions will contribute to reducing pressure on tertiary care hospitals and improving the country’s preparedness for future public health emergencies.

This collaboration reflects a shared commitment between the Government of Pakistan and the Indus Hospital & Health Network to strengthen the national healthcare system through sustainable, high-quality, and accessible healthcare services for all.