First Children Eye Hospital by Al Shifa Trust
Remarkably, Al-Shifa Trust is the only institute in the region to offer acute ROP screening and treatment to combat childhood blindness.
This hospital is fully equipped with cutting-edge medical and surgical technologies and has the best paediatric eye specialists in the country to provide state-of-the-art eye care facilities to all patients without discrimination. The four-storey complex also has an Eye Cancer Unit specifically for the ocular oncology department.
Al-Shifa Trust Eye Hospital, Sukkur
In the first year, 2000-01 the total OPD was 245 patients. At present, in the year 2025-26, the total OPD amounts to 140,237 patients.
The hospital not only offers OPD services but also provides inpatient department (IPD) services, conducting life-changing surgeries to uplift humanity from the trenches of darkness. Our state-of-the-art inpatient unit offers advanced medical and eye care services. Since the beginning of our operations, there has been a massive increase in the utilization of IPD services.
In the first year, 2000-01 the total IPD was 06 patients. At present, in the year 2025-26, the total IPD amounts to an impressive number of 9,286 patients.
Other Facilities at the Hospital
- Corneal Transplant Surgeries: Al-Shifa Trust Eye Hospital, Sukkur is the first hospital in Northern Sindh to perform cornea transplant surgeries, providing patients with access to advanced corneal care closer to home.
- Advanced Diagnostic Facilities: The hospital is equipped with a range of diagnostic and ophthalmic services, including OCT, PRP, YAG Laser, Biometry, B-Scan, Visual Field Analysis (VFA), laboratory services, and X-ray facilities.
- Tele-Clinic: Tele-clinic services enable patients to access ophthalmic consultations and follow-up care remotely, improving access to specialist eye care.
- Community Outreach Program: The hospital conducts community outreach to the underserved communities, including eye-screening programs and surgical eye camps, to identify and treat eye conditions among underserved communities.
Al-Shifa Trust Eye Hospital, Kohat
In addition to our outpatient services, the hospital also provides inpatient department (IPD) services to those who require hospitalization. From the start of operations, the number of patients has increased significantly, thereby testifying to the quality of services provided.
Al-Shifa Trust Eye Hospital, Muzaffarabad
Construction of the hospital began in 2008, and after years of hard work and dedication, its doors were finally opened to the public on 31 May 2011. This hospital is located in Village Rarro (Ambore) on Rawalpindi Road, Muzaffarabad.
At the start of its operations, the hospital had 8,490 OPD visits in a year (FY 2011-12), but over the years, this hospital has grown exponentially to 34,501 OPD visits and has become one of the most trusted hospitals in the region.
In addition to our OPD services, our Muzaffarabad hospital also provides inpatient department (IPD) services to those who require specialised care. From Total IPD in 2011-12 of 404, our IPD consultations have seen a considerable increase to 4,378 in FY 2025-26.
Al-Shifa Trust Eye Hospital, Chakwal
The hospital caters to a large number of patients from Chakwal, Sargodha, Mianwali, Talagang, Bhalwal, Kot Momin, Pindi Gheb, and other surrounding areas.
Distinctive Features
- General Ophthalmology
- Retina Department
- Glaucoma Department
- Cornea Department
- Cataract Surgeries
- Diagnostics Department: State-of-the-art diagnostic facilities for medical tests to diagnose Hep B, Hep C, BSR, HIV, COVID tests, and eye-related diseases.
- Patient Queue Management System
Al-Shifa Trust Eye Hospital, Gilgit
The groundbreaking ceremony was led by the Chief Minister of Gilgit-Baltistan, Mr. Gulbar Khan. Maj Gen (Retd) Rehmat Khan, President Al-Shifa Trust, Mr. Nasruddin Rupani, Chairman of the Rupani Founda- tion, Maj Gen Kashif Khalil, Force Commander FCNA, trustees and senior management of Al-Shifa Trust, local notables, and donor representatives also graced the ceremony with their esteemed presence.
Al-Shifa Trust is committed to advancing Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), with SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-Being) and SDG 17 (Partnerships for the Goals) being central to the vision for the new eye hospital in Gilgit.
Al-Shifa Trust has inaugurated an interim eye clinic near the construction site of its upcoming seventh eye hospital in Gilgit. The clinic, housed in a rented building, was officially opened on December 17, 2024. Health Minister of Gilgit, Raja Azam Khan performed the ribbon-cutting ceremony. The interim clinic aims to provide immediate access to comprehensive eye care services while construction of the permanent hospital, which began in July 2024, continues. The ceremony was also attended by newly appointed doctors of Gilgit Hospital, representatives from Al-Shifa Trust and Rupani Foundation, senior government officials, and other distinguished guests. The clinic is now open, offering comprehensive eye care services to the community.
Key Services & Features
- Comprehensive Outpatient Department (OPD): Offering routine eye examinations, consultations, and preliminary screenings.
- Specialized Ophthalmic Care: Advanced diagnostics and treatment options tailored for the mountainous terrain communities.
- Community Outreach & Partnerships: Collaborating with local bodies and foundations such as the Rupani Foundation to reach underserved populations across Gilgit-Baltistan.
Al-Shifa Trust Eye Hospital, Haveli Lakha
On the opening day, hundreds of patients underwent free eye exams and received free eye medicines. Additionally, free eye surgeries were also performed by expert doctors, thereby helping the underserved experience the world with clarity and hope.
This hospital shall be operational in routine timings henceforward, thereby advancing our mission of Eliminating Blindness from Pakistan.