Medical staff at the Aga Khan Hospital for Women, Karimabad provide primary and secondary level care to mothers and children. The Hospital has established itself as a referral centre for high-risk patients. The medical team provides 24-hour care for routine, elective and emergency cases.
The Hospital provides quality care benchmarked and measured against international standards. It maintains these standards rigorously by:
In 2004, the Hospital was awarded the ISO 9001: 2000 (International Standardisation Organisation) certificate. This certification is awarded only when a hospital's clinical, diagnostic, administrative and support services confirm to the ISO standards.
The Hospital has introduced Japanese management methodologies including Kaizen and Quality Control (QC). The team of consultants have developed specialised Obstetrics, Gynaecology and Paediatrics guidelines for better service delivery.
The Hospital has invested heavily in an extensive range of modern high-quality equipment to meet specialised needs. For services and support, it also works closely with the Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi. Equipment available include:
1974
Ground breaking ceremony
1979
Inauguration of Aga Khan Maternity Home Karimabad by His Highness the Aga Khan
1996
UNICEF recognises Hospital as a Baby Friendly Hospital
2001
Maternity home upgraded to Hospital for Women
Re-certified as Baby Friendly Hospital by UNICEF
2002
MCPS in Obstetrics and Gynaecology Accreditation by College of Physician and Surgeon, Pakistan, as postgraduate institution for MCPS
Laparoscopic (diagnostic and operative) services
First batch of MCPS trainee residents enrolled
2003
Second batch of MCPS trainee residents enrolled
Certified for ISO 9001-2000 Quality Management
General Ward: 27 beds
General Ward (air-conditioned): 8 beds
Private Ward: 6 beds
Incubator: 4
Infant beds: 4
Recovery Room: 3 beds
The Hospital does not have medical and male surgical wards however; male patients can be admitted to the Aga Khan Diagnostic and Day Surgery Centre, Karimabad.