KP Needs Rs. 3 Billion to Open 300-Bed Children Hospital Approved 14 Years Ago
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) has sought Rs. 2.9 billion in annual operational funding to make Peshawar’s 300-bed Children Hospital functional, as … Read More The post KP Needs Rs. 3 Billion to Open 300-Bed Children Hospital Approved 14 Years Ago appeared first on ProPakistani .
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) has requested Rs. 2.9 billion per year to make the Peshawar Children Hospital, a 300-bed facility approved 14 years ago, fully operational. The hospital, created by the federal government, was initially meant to open within three years but is still not ready due to issues with funding and building transfer from the Communication and Works Department.
Annual operational costs of Rs. 2.9 billion are needed, along with a separate Rs. 500 million for power generators. The delay in receiving the building has further hindered progress. KP officials and pediatricians are urging swift action to open the hospital, which could become operational within a month if the required steps are taken.
Despite being declared a Medical Teaching Institution, the Peshawar facility currently lacks sufficient funding and a completed building. Once fully functional, the hospital aims to provide essential pediatric healthcare services, training for healthcare professionals, and serve as a center of excellence in child healthcare.
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