ISLAMABAD: The Capital Development Authority (CDA) and Aga Khan University are in advanced talks to build a new teaching hospital in Islamabad.
Although the CDA has not officially announced the location, sources said the hospital is expected to be set up in Chak Shahzad, next to the National Institute of Health (NIH). The CDA has around 40 acres in the area that can be used for a new health facility.
Sources also said that a few months ago, the CDA had offered land in Sector I-12, but Aga Khan University declined and instead showed interest in the site near NIH, saying it was more suitable for a teaching hospital. Another meeting between the two sides was held.
According to a press release, CDA Chairman Muhammad Ali Randhawa and Aga Khan University’s Chief of Facilities and Administrative Services, Aziz Jan, met at the CDA headquarters to discuss the project.
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The meeting focused on plans to build a modern teaching and tertiary care hospital in Islamabad. The CDA chairman assured full support for setting up the Aga Khan University Teaching Hospital in the federal capital.
He said the new hospital would contribute greatly to healthcare services, research, and medical education. He added that it would become an important milestone in Islamabad’s health sector.
Aziz Jan said the university’s teaching hospital would provide high-quality medical care and facilities to patients.
The press release also quoted the CDA chairman as saying that Aga Khan University’s expertise would be used to improve medical services at the CDA Hospital for CDA employees.
Mr Randhawa said the CDA is interested in a partnership with Aga Khan University to further develop educational facilities managed by the authority. He added that providing the best services to Islamabad’s citizens remains a top priority for the CDA.
