Thursday, February 27, 2014

BAHAWAL VICTORIA HOSPITAL


History Of Bahawal Victoria Hospital




This historic Institution was inaugurated by Lord Viscount Wavell, the then viceroy of India. It started as a Civil Hospital in 1867 with an indoor capacity of 36 beds, an outdoor department, a dispensary and an operation theater. In 1906, it was named as Bahawal Victoria Hospital (BVH), some new buildings were constructed and 40 beds were also added. I n 1950 the specialties of surgery, Medicine, Radiology, Gynaecology, Pathology and Ophthalmology were established. A nursing School was added in 1952. Classes leading to L.S.M.F. were started here in 1956. Since its affiliation with Quaid-e-Azam Medical College in 1971. This hospital has turned over a new leaf and has developed by leaps and bounds. In 1971 the bed strength was 425, whereas today it stands at 472. Today BVH can proudly be termed as one of the best and largest health institutions of the Bahawalpur.

Other Hospitals in Bahawalpur

Bahawalpur Hospital, Model Town 'C'
Barq Poly Clinic, Ahmed Pur Road 
Faraz Hospital, Model Town 'A'
Millat Hospital, Dubai Chowk
Nawal MediCare, Model Town 'A'
Zanana Hospital, Circulur Road

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