Quaid-e-Azam International Hospital

What Quaid-e-Azam International Hospital does

Quaid-e-Azam International Hospital (QIH) is a multi-specialty private hospital located near Golra Morr on Peshawar Road in Islamabad, Pakistan, operated as a project of Global Health Services, a public limited (unquoted) company registered with the SECP. The hospital was established around late 2011 (third anniversary celebrated December 2014; fourth anniversary December 2015) and has grown to a workforce of 1,001-5,000 employees. It is led by Founder, Chairman and CEO Dr. Shaukat A. Bangash, alongside a senior team that includes a COO (Sadaqat Ali Baig), CFO (Abdul Rehman), GMs of Operations and Administration, and directors across Nursing, IT, Biomedical, Security and other functions. The hospital positions itself as a tertiary and quaternary care provider, with particular specialization in transplant medicine (liver, kidney, and bone marrow transplants, plus cochlear implants) and broader multi-specialty coverage spanning cardiology, nephrology, oncology, surgery, psychiatry, audiology, interventional radiology, endocrinology, vascular surgery, and dialysis.

The hospital's clinical infrastructure includes an ICU, NICU, Cath Lab/CCU, dialysis center, dedicated Corona Response Unit, and support functions spanning biomedical engineering, maintenance, HVAC, medical gases, fire and safety, and ambulance services. Technology platforms include an online appointment system (appointments.qih.com.pk), a lab reports patient portal (portal.qih.com.pk), teleconsultation services, and internally managed IT operations under an Advisor IT to CEO and Director IT. QIH holds PMDC recognition for house job training (granted January 19, 2016) and HOTA recognition for kidney transplantation (granted January 19, 2016 with immediate effect). The institution claims status as the first hospital in Pakistan to adopt "Medical-based AI" for patient care, though evidence is limited to a single AI-experienced .NET developer hiring signal.

Revenue is generated from a mix of direct patient services (consultations, diagnostics, surgeries, inpatient care), recurring corporate healthcare MOUs (with Telecom Foundation, Islamabad Bar Association and Islamabad Chamber of Commerce), high-margin specialized procedures (transplants, cochlear implants, cardiac procedures), and recurring medical education programs (FCPS residencies, house job training). Distribution combines walk-in and emergency demand at the single Islamabad campus with self-serve digital appointment booking, teleconsultation for remote patients, and institutional referral pipelines through corporate MOUs. Operational marketing emphasizes community engagement (dengue and diabetes awareness sessions), hosting of medical conferences (e.g., the 31st International Conference of Gastroenterology), and earned media through PTV News and Nawai Waqt coverage.

Name

Quaid-e-Azam International Hospital

Legal name

Quaid-e-Azam International Hospital

Website

https://qih.com.pk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Quaid-e-Azam International Hospital is a multi-specialty tertiary care hospital in Islamabad, Pakistan, founded circa 2011 by USA/UK-trained Pakistani doctors, providing inpatient, outpatient, transplant, and teleconsultation services to individual patients and corporate/institutional clients.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Multi-Specialty Hospital Services

NAICS

General Medical and Surgical Hospitals (6221), General Medical and Surgical Hospitals (622110), Specialty (except Psychiatric and Substance Abuse) Hospitals (62231)

SIC

Services-General Medical & Surgical Hospitals, Nec (8062), Services-Hospitals (8060)

akta.pro primary industry

Transplant Specialty Hospitals (HLAFAHAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Cardiac & Cardiothoracic Specialty Hospitals (HLAFAHAA), Community & Regional General Hospitals (HLAFAAAB)

Keywords

• Multi-specialty hospital
• Transplant surgery services
• Inpatient outpatient care
• Diagnostic laboratory services
• Corporate healthcare partnerships

Headquarters

HQ city

Islamabad

HQ country

Pakistan

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Patient Healthcare Services: Direct revenue from patient consultations, diagnostic services, surgical procedures, inpatient care, and hospital facilities including rooms, ICU, NICU, dialysis, and emergency services
2. Corporate Healthcare Contracts: Revenue from MOU partnerships with corporate entities, government organizations, and professional associations providing healthcare services to their employees/members
3. Specialized Medical Procedures: Revenue from specialized procedures including liver transplants, bone marrow transplants, cochlear implants, cardiac procedures, and other advanced medical treatments
4. Medical Training Programs: Revenue from FCPS residency programs, house job training programs, and medical education initiatives recognized by PMDC
5. Teleconsultation Services: Remote consultation fees from telemedicine services for patients unable to visit physically

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Quaid-e-Azam International Hospital operates as a multi-specialty hospital providing comprehensive inpatient, outpatient, emergency, diagnostic, and surgical services across numerous departments. Its specialized programs include Liver Transplant, Bone Marrow Transplant, Cochlear Implant Surgery, Kidney Transplantation, Dialysis, and Psychiatry. The hospital is supported by teleconsultation services, online appointment systems, and a patient portal for lab reports, and it engages in PMDC-recognized medical training programs including FCPS residency and house job training.

Product overview

Quaid-e-Azam International Hospital is a multi-specialty healthcare institution offering comprehensive medical services as a unified hospital system. The core offering is hospital healthcare services with major specialized programs including Liver Transplant, Bone Marrow Transplant, and Cochlear Implant Surgery. Digital health services include Teleconsultation Services, Online Appointment System, and Lab Reports Portal as integrated add-on modules. The hospital operates Evening Clinics for extended hours and provides dedicated Corona Response Unit capabilities. Clinical support spans numerous departments including Psychiatry, Dialysis, Cardiology, Surgery, Oncology, and more, supported by comprehensive infrastructure services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Multi-Specialty Hospital Healthcare Services Comprehensive multi-specialty hospital services across cardiology, surgery, nephrology, oncology, and numerous other departments providing inpatient, outpatient, and emergency care to patients in Pakistan.
• Liver Transplant Program Advanced liver transplantation surgical program providing comprehensive transplant care services, including evaluation, surgery, and post-operative management for patients with end-stage liver disease.
• Bone Marrow Transplant Program Clinical hematology and bone marrow transplant services led by Dr. Parvez Ahmed, with international recognition for pioneering contributions in transplant care for patients with hematological conditions.
• Kidney Transplantation Services Authorized kidney transplantation services enabled by HOTA recognition, providing end-stage renal disease patients with surgical transplant care backed by regulatory accreditation.
• Cochlear Implant Surgery Surgical cochlear implant procedures for patients with severe hearing loss, including young patients affected by the 2005 earthquake; first surgery was performed by Dr. Atif Ikram and team.
• Dialysis Centre Hemodialysis services for patients with kidney disease, managed by dedicated staff including Zubda Rizwan at the hospital's dialysis centre.
• Psychiatry Department Mental health services offering treatment for depression, anxiety disorders, OCD, mania, schizophrenia, dementia, autism/ADHD, drug misuse, personality disorders, and women-related disorders.
• Corona Response Unit (CRU) Dedicated unit for COVID-19 response and patient care during the pandemic, providing isolation and treatment capacity for coronavirus-infected patients.
• Evening Clinics Extended evening healthcare services operating from 5:00PM to 9:00PM Monday through Saturday, providing medical consultations outside regular hospital hours.
• Teleconsultation Services Remote consultation services allowing patients to receive medical advice and consultations without visiting the hospital physically, enabling access for distant or immobile patients.
• Online Appointment System Digital platform enabling patients to schedule appointments online with hospital consultants through the appointments.qih.com.pk portal.
• Lab Reports Portal Online portal for patients to access and view their laboratory test results electronically, providing convenient access to diagnostic information.
• House Job Training Program PMDC-recognized house job training program for fresh graduate doctors, providing structured postgraduate clinical training opportunities.
• FCPS Residency Program FCPS (Fellowship of College of Physicians and Surgeons) residency program providing specialized postgraduate medical training to qualified doctors across multiple disciplines.

Quantifiable outcome

• Liver transplant program continues with excellence
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability1 record

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Telecom FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 August 2025Strategic partnership through MOU signed on August 9, 2025, to provide quality medical services to employees of Telecom Foundation and their families. QIH extends comprehensive healthcare facilities ensuring timely and specialized medical care to Telecom Foundation staff and dependents. Signed by Mr. Sadaqat Ali Baig (COO of QIH) and Ms. Atifa Ahsan (EVP HR Admin & Social Welfare, Telecom Foundation).
• Islamabad Bar AssociationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMOU to provide health facilities to bar members and their families. Hospital CEO Dr. Shaukat Ali Bangash and Islamabad Bar Association President Naseer Kiyani signed the agreement. Under the agreement, hospital provides health facilities to bar members and their families, with new technology introduced in health sector.
• Islamabad Chamber of CommercecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMOU marking a new chapter of collaboration and innovation in healthcare and business. Partnership aimed at providing quality healthcare services to Chamber members through strategic collaboration.
• DHO Office IslamabadminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration for dengue awareness session focusing on prevention measures, early detection, and community engagement to combat spread of dengue fever. Demonstrates hospital's commitment to public health initiatives.
• Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPMDC team visited QIH on January 12, 2016, and recognized QIH for House Job training of fresh graduate doctors. PMDC officials appreciated working environment and latest technology being used in the hospital.
• Human Organ Transplant Authority (HOTA), Govt. of PakistancoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHOTA granted recognition for Kidney Transplantation at QIH with immediate effect, following PMDC recognition for House Job training. Enables hospital to perform kidney transplant surgeries legally in Pakistan.
• Pakistan Society of GastroenterologyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHosted the 31st International Conference of Gastroenterology and GI Endoscopy under auspices of PSG. Large numbers of consultants and medical officers from abroad and inside Pakistan attended. QIH provided magnificent facility for the conference.
• Riphah International UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStudents and teachers from Riphah International University participated in the seminar on dysphagia organized at QIH, along with doctors from Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission, Combined Military Hospital (CMH), and Military Hospital (MH).

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• HCA Healthcare: Global multi-specialty hospital operator with extensive transplant, oncology, and residency programs. Useful benchmark for QIH's specialty-hospital operating model, capital allocation, and physician training infrastructure at scale.

Direct peers

• Shaukat Khanum Memorial Cancer Hospital: Pakistan's flagship specialty cancer and bone marrow transplant hospital with Lahore and Peshawar campuses. Most directly comparable on bone marrow transplant specialty and not-for-profit clinical excellence positioning.
• Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS): Large public-sector tertiary hospital in Islamabad offering multi-specialty care, residency programs, and complex procedures. Comparable on Islamabad catchment, specialty breadth, and postgraduate medical training infrastructure.
• Bahria Town Hospital: Large private hospital in Lahore with multi-specialty services and corporate healthcare contracts. Comparable on multi-specialty service breadth and corporate MOU-based revenue model in Pakistan's private hospital sector.
• Shifa International Hospitals: Largest private tertiary-care hospital in Islamabad offering multi-specialty inpatient and outpatient services including transplant programs. Direct competitor to QIH in the same Islamabad catchment, with overlapping specialty depth and corporate healthcare contracts.
• Doctors Hospital & Medical Center: Private multi-specialty hospital in Lahore offering tertiary care, transplant services, and residency programs. Comparable on private-sector specialty depth, FCPS training accreditation, and corporate healthcare partnerships.
• Liaquat National Hospital: Large multi-specialty tertiary hospital in Karachi with FCPS-recognized residency programs and broad specialty coverage. Comparable on multi-specialty scale, postgraduate medical training, and corporate healthcare partnerships.
• Aga Khan University Hospital: Tertiary-care teaching hospital in Karachi with internationally accredited multi-specialty services and recognized residency programs. Comparable in scale and US/UK-trained physician profile; competes for medical tourism patients from across Pakistan.
• Indus Hospital & Health Network: Major Pakistani hospital network operating free-of-cost tertiary care across multiple cities with FCPS training programs. Comparable on multi-specialty scale, postgraduate training infrastructure, and clinical capacity for complex procedures.

Regional players

• Fortis Healthcare: Major South Asian private hospital chain with multi-specialty tertiary care and established transplant programs in India. Comparable on specialty hospital operations, transplant programs, and South Asian medical tourism positioning.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/QIHpk
• Facebookfacebook.com/qihpk
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/qih

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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