When we were creating South City Hospital, one of the main focuses was the provision of healthcare in a relaxing and pleasant environment—one that doesn’t feel like a hospital’s. Therefore SCH pays special attention to architecture and ambiance in the same manner that a hotel does. Unlike most hospitals in Pakistan that are characterized by sterile, impersonal interiors and poorly attired staff, SCH attempts to raise the bar to make a patient and their family’s experience as stress-free and pleasant as possible.
Catering to a market that appreciates and expects personalized service, the facility focuses on details that go beyond medical care. The entrance is hidden by trees and running water, both serving not only to calm the nerves but also to muffle the sound of traffic. Inside, a rich red is used on the walls and furniture—quite unlike the palettes used at traditional medical facilities. We have also been selective with our finishing materials which are robust yet easy to maintain. Take, for example, the special Italian bacteria-repellant carpets in the corridors and sound reduction materials so the corridors are not noisy as you will find in other establishments.
Simple and understated details such as recessed lighting or colorful seating for a children’s play area add a personal touch to the surroundings. Care has been taken to allow natural light through large windows and courtyards. And four floors of the hospital look down into this courtyard which functions as the hospital cafeteria.
Patient rooms are clean and efficiently planned with a dining table, a writing table, and a day bed. Most of all, the patient’s windows overlook green spaces. We have several choices of accommodation designed to meet various patient needs and budgets.
All floors have fire exits and are completely fitted with up-to-date safety equipment. Exterior and multi-floor security is controlled in‐house. SCH has its laundry, gourmet restaurant plus flower shop. It operates its sterilization unit, housekeeping, and pharmacy services.
Ground Floor
The ground floor is accessed by two entrances; the main one, has an entrance to Emergency Department and Pharmacy, and from the second entrance Admission Office, Laboratory, Radiology, and Gourmet restaurant are located.
The Emergency Department with 20+ beds, has a well-equipped operating room, a dressing room, a plaster room, a facility to manage trauma patients; facilities to manage adult and pediatric ventilated patients and heart attack, stroke, and most critical cases as well.
Besides ED a fully equipped Radiology unit is located that covers MRI, CT scan, digital X‐Rays, ultra‐sound, and mammography diagnostics. Portable Echo; Portable EEG, Portable X-rays.
OPD building is beside the main hospital building and has over 35 consultant clinics, Mammography, Sonography, routine Radiology units, and a Pharmacy as well.
First Floor
The first floor houses 05 VIP rooms, 10 private rooms, 12 semi-private rooms (shared by two persons), 04 Day-Care units, an Eye daycare Unit, the well-baby nursery, and an 8-Incubator, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit with ventilator support.
Second Floor
The second floor has eight state-of-the-art operating theatres, each designated and fully equipped for different surgical specialties, including cardiac surgery, orthopedics, general surgery, laparoscopic or keyhole surgery, and gynecological surgery. The cardiac unit has a state‐of‐the‐art system with its own Cath Lab for angiographies and invasive cardiology, as well as the echocardiogram and stress test facility. An Eight-bed surgical intensive care unit is linked to the operating theatre corridor to take care of cardiac surgery patients. It also includes a neurosurgery and endoscopy suite. This floor has four labor and delivery suites with comprehensive safety and advanced care equipment. All areas are equipped to monitor patients with epidural pain relief.
Third Floor
The third floor has 14 private rooms equipped with multi-parameter monitors. The 12-bed- Medical Intensive Care Unit, 4 Bed PICU, 2 Bed Hemodialysis unit as well on this floor and admin block, HR offices and includes the boardroom, and a 50-seat auditorium for conferences, lectures, and training. This space is served by its dedicated elevators.
Fourth Floor
The Fourth floor has 25 Private Rooms & 08 bed Male General Ward and 7 bed female General Ward.
Reception
The Reception is located on either entrance and OPD entrance where round the clock our staff is happy to guide you on general queries, consultant information and timings and any of our facilities. They can connect you to any of the specialty clinics or departments.
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The Courtyard
In the center of the hospital is a quiet, calm place where you can enjoy a meal away from the hustle and bustle of the hospital. The Courtyard has an extensive menu which is also available for room service.
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Staff Meal
Our staff has a separate cafeteria space where they have the option of subsidized meals. This space is, however, not available for patients and attendants.
Parking and Valet service
When you visit South City Hospital you have a choice of parking on the Shahrah-e-Firdousi side or at the back next to the Endoscopy suite / OPD. Please note that the valet service is not run by SCH and they charge the service. We request that patients advise their drivers to refrain from clogging up the entrance areas as a courtesy to others.
Security & CCTV
For the safety and security of our staff, consultants, patients, and their attendants we have installed CCTV surveillance inside and along the exterior of SCH. Security teams monitor the entire premises 24 hours a day. Please note that armed private security guards are not allowed inside the hospital.
If you have any questions or concerns you may please contact GMO or his team managers.
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Mosque
SCH has created a space for daily prayers with a special area reserved for women. A muezzin and cleric are in attendance for each prayer(Namaaz). The mosque can accommodate up to 30 men and 10 women. Facilities are provided for Wuzu as well. Please note that the lady’s space is closed on Sundays and kept shut after Isha’s prayers daily. Please ask the security guard at the gate to open it if you wish to use the space.
