Friends of Burns Centre

What Friends of Burns Centre does

Friends of Burns Centre (FOBC) is a registered Patient Welfare Society in Pakistan, operating a 66-bed specialized burn care facility established in 2004 at the heritage-protected Jubilee Block of Dr. Ruth K. M. Pfau Civil Hospital Karachi. The organization runs the facility as a model Public-Private Partnership with the Ministry of Health, Government of Sindh, and describes itself as the first dedicated Burns Centre in Pakistan and one of the largest in Asia. Its clinical infrastructure comprises 9-bed ICUs with ventilators for males and females, a 6-bed pediatric ICU, two operation theaters, a 24-hour emergency department, 24-hour clinical laboratory, portable X-ray, centralized oxygen supply, a hi-tech central sterilization department, a well-stocked pharmacy, and physiotherapy services.

The organization's core product is the delivery of 100% free-of-charge burn care — covering emergency treatment, ICU, surgery, medication, rehabilitation, and prevention education — to patients from all provinces of Pakistan and neighboring countries, with annual throughput of approximately 20,000 outpatients and 500-600 severe inpatients. Secondary offerings include medical training (undergraduates, postgraduates, paramedics, physiotherapists, lab technicians) and burns research and publications. Distribution is direct at the Karachi facility, supported by community awareness campaigns (flyers, seminars) and a multilingual website.

The revenue model is entirely philanthropic. FOBC has no paying customers and generates no service fees. Funding comes from individual donations, Zakat and Sadaqah collections routed through three partner banks (Meezan, Alfalah, First Women Bank) plus doorstep collection, and Corporate Social Responsibility partnerships with corporates such as Pak Suzuki Motor Company, which constructed and equipped the OPD Complex. The organization is ISO 9001 certified, holds Income Tax Exemption under Rule 212 of the Income Tax Rule 2002 (renewed through 2026), PCP certification, and a valid National Tax Number and Patient Welfare Society registration.

Name

Friends of Burns Centre

Legal name

Friends of Burns Centre – Patient Welfare Society

Website

https://burnscentre.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Friends of Burns Centre is a Pakistani Patient Welfare Society that runs a 66-bed specialized burn care facility in Karachi under a public-private partnership with the Government of Sindh, providing 100% free treatment to burn victims from across Pakistan and neighboring countries, funded entirely by donations, Zakat, and corporate CSR partnerships.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Specialized Burn Care Hospital Services

NAICS

Freestanding Ambulatory Surgical and Emergency Centers (621493), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120)

SIC

Services-Skilled Nursing Care Facilities (8051), Services-Health Services (8000), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYHLAFAHAF

Burn Care Specialty Hospitals

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Healthcare Providers & Systems/Specialty Hospitals & Inpatient Specialty Care

SECONDARYBPAGACAG

Disability Services & Independent Living Support

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Health & Medical Nonprofits

SECONDARYHLADAJAM

Wound Care & Limb Preservation Centers (Post-Acute)

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Elder Care & Long-Term Care/Rehabilitation & Post-Acute Care Centers (Inpatient/Outpatient)

Keywords

• Burn care services
• Charitable healthcare
• Emergency trauma care
• Burn rehabilitation
• Non-profit hospital

Headquarters

HQ city

Karachi

HQ country

Pakistan

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: The organization operates as a Patient Welfare Society relying entirely on donations, Zakat, and Sadaqah from individual donors, corporations, and NGOs. All medical services are provided 100% free of charge to patients.
2. Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Partnerships: Corporations construct facilities and provide equipment as part of their CSR initiatives. Pak Suzuki Motor Company constructed the OPD Complex as a CSR project.
3. Zakat and Sadaqah Collections: Acceptance of Zakat and Sadaqah donations through bank transfers to designated accounts at Meezan Bank, Alfalah Bank, and First Women Bank

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Friends of Burns Centre operates a 66-bed specialized burn care facility at the heritage-protected Jubilee Block of Dr. Ruth K. M. Pfau Civil Hospital Karachi, providing 100% free treatment — including emergency care, ICU, surgery, pharmacy, physiotherapy, and laboratory services — to burn victims from across Pakistan. The facility functions as a model Public-Private Partnership with the Ministry of Health, Government of Sindh, supported by donations, Zakat, Sadaqah, and corporate CSR contributions.

Product overview

Friends of Burns Centre operates a comprehensive 66-bed burns care facility at Jubilee Block, Dr. Ruth K. M. Pfau Civil Hospital Karachi, as a model Public-Private Partnership with the Ministry of Health, Government of Sindh. The organization provides 100% free treatment services including emergency care, ICU facilities (separate units for males, females, and pediatrics), two operation theaters, outpatient department, pharmacy, physiotherapy, X-ray, and central sterilization. The facility is one of the largest burns centres in Asia and serves patients from all over Pakistan. Beyond direct patient care, the organization conducts burns prevention and awareness campaigns. Funding is supported through charitable donations and Zakat contributions collected via doorstep pickup, mailing, and bank transfers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Burns Centre Inpatient Care 66-bed specialized burns care facility providing 100% free treatment to burn victims from all over Pakistan, operating 24/7 with emergency treatment, ICU facilities, and surgery. One of the largest burns centres in Asia.
• Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Services Specialized ICU with 9 beds for males, 9 beds for females, and 6 beds for pediatric patients, all equipped with ventilators, providing critical care for severe burn cases at no charge.
• Operation Theater Services Two well-equipped operation theaters providing surgical procedures including skin grafting and flap coverage for burn patients, free of charge.
• Outpatient Department (OPD) Complex Modern outpatient facility constructed by Pak Suzuki Motor Company providing consultation and treatment services for burn patients in a safe and therapeutic environment, also improving clinical training for medical students.
• 24-Hour Emergency Treatment Services 24-hour emergency treatment facility for burn victims providing immediate medical care, stabilization, and triage free of charge.
• Pharmacy Services Well-stocked on-site pharmacy operated by two qualified pharmacists providing free medications to all burn patients.
• Physiotherapy Services Physiotherapy and rehabilitation services delivered by two professional physiotherapists to help traumatic burn patients with recovery, free of charge.
• Portable X-Ray Services Portable X-Ray unit providing diagnostic imaging capabilities for burn patients within the facility, free of charge.
• Central Sterilization Department Hi-tech central sterilization department for preparation of sterile dressings and surgical instruments to support infection control across the facility.
• 24-Hour Clinical Laboratory Services 24-hour clinical laboratory providing diagnostic testing services for burn patients within the facility.
• Burns Prevention & Awareness Programs Educational programs and prevention campaigns covering major causes of burns (scalding, hot oil, fire, electric, chemicals, explosions, contact burns), burn severity levels, burn types, and self-care for minor burns, delivered through flyers, brochures, seminars, and community outreach.
• Donation & Zakat Collection Services Charitable donation collection services accepting doorstep pickup, mailing, and bank transfers for general donations and Zakat contributions through designated accounts at Meezan Bank, Alfalah Bank, and First Women Bank. All donations are Income Tax Exempted under Rule 212 of Income Tax Rule 2002.

Quantifiable outcome

• 20,000+ patients treated annually
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Pak Suzuki Motor CompanycoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 20 August 2020Constructed the OPD Complex as a CSR project and provided all necessary equipment for the OPD Complex. Mr. Masafumi Harano, CEO & MD, inaugurated the OPD Complex on August 20, 2020. Pak Suzuki Motor Company continues to support FOBC in all ways possible.
• Ministry of Health, Government of SindhcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPublic-private partnership model where the Ministry of Health collaborates with Friends of Burns Centre to operate the facility according to international standards. This is a model project of public-private partnership.
• Alhamd Shariah AdvisoryminorOthersProvides Shariah compliance advisory services for Zakat and Sadaqah collections. Located at Ibrahim Residency, Flat No 503, 8th Floor Plot No 64 Block 3, CP Barar Society Karachi.
• Hyder & CompanyminorOthersChartered Accountants providing audit services. Located at SF 10 & 11, 04th floor Shahnaz Arcade, Main Sheheed-e-Millat Road, Karachi.
• Kausar Fecto & Co.minorOthersProvides accounts management services. Located at 302 3rd Floor 66 – C 21st Commercial Street, Phase II Extension DHA Karachi.
• Dr. Ruth K. M. Pfau Civil Hospital KarachicoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Burns Centre is established at the heritage-protected Jubilee Block of Civil Hospital Karachi, utilizing the hospital's infrastructure and in collaboration with the public healthcare system.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Regional players

• Edhi Foundation: Pakistan's largest humanitarian nonprofit providing healthcare, ambulance and welfare services funded through donations and Zakat. Comparable to FOBC as a Pakistan-based charitable welfare organization reliant on community donations and Zakat, and a known endorser of FOBC.
• Hamdard Foundation Pakistan: Pakistani charitable foundation operating healthcare and education institutions funded through philanthropic and corporate donations. Comparable as a domestic nonprofit healthcare supporter and endorser of FOBC.

Broad incumbents

• AIIMS Burn and Plastic Surgery Unit: Premier public-sector teaching hospital in India with a specialized burn unit. Comparable as a large government-affiliated burn-care provider in South Asia with training and research mandates.
• Shriners Children's Burns Hospital: Network of specialty children's hospitals including dedicated pediatric burn care in the US. Comparable in providing high-acuity burn care (with significant pediatric ICU focus at FOBC) under a charitable, mission-driven model.

Direct peers

• National Burns Centre, Mumbai: India's flagship specialty burns hospital providing comprehensive burn care including ICU, surgery and rehabilitation. Most direct geographic and functional comparable to FOBC as a dedicated burns specialty facility in South Asia.
• Queen Victoria Hospital, East Grinstead: UK NHS hospital internationally recognized for its Burns and Plastic Surgery centre, one of the largest in Europe. Comparable as a dedicated burn-care specialty hospital offering ICU, surgery and rehabilitation services.
• St Andrew's Centre for Plastic Surgery and Burns: Major adult burns centre in the UK NHS treating severe burns across a wide catchment. Directly comparable in clinical scope (specialist burn surgery, ICU, reconstruction) and referral-hospital model.
• Ross Tilley Burn Centre (Sunnybrook): One of Canada's largest and most recognized adult burn centres, offering ICU, surgery, and rehabilitation. Comparable as a specialized burns unit within a broader hospital with similar clinical capabilities.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/fobc_rd

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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M&A

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