Sheikh Zaid Hospital features state-of-the-art medical technology and modern facilities, ensuring the delivery of high-quality healthcare services to patients in Lahore. It is staffed by experienced healthcare professionals, including doctors, nurses, and support personnel who are dedicated to providing exceptional care.
Brief history of Hospital
In November 1973, Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan of the United Arab Emirates contributed Rs 300 million to fund the construction of the hospital on 56 acres of land. The hospital was officially inaugurated on September 8, 1986. It began with a capacity of 360 beds and has since expanded significantly, growing into one of the country’s leading healthcare institutions.
Sheikh Zaid Hospital initially has 360 beds
Sheikh Zaid Hospital, Lahore, initially had 360 beds, which were later expanded to meet the growing needs for diagnostic and treatment facilities. The expansion aimed to enhance comfort and convenience while broadening services and deepening the level of healthcare expertise.
The first major expansion occurred in 2004, when the number of beds increased to 713. In view of the continued growth, the current bed capacity has now reached 1,050 beds. All departments are accredited by the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Pakistan for FCPS training.
Different departments of Hospital
Sheikh Zaid Hospital has several departments that provide specialised medical care to its patients. Some of the major departments are:
General Medicine, Nephrology, Pulmonology, Cardiology, Neurology, Paediatrics, Dermatology, Rheumatology, Gastroenterology, Psychiatry, Plastic Surgery, Surgical Unit, Cardiothoracic Surgery, Neuro Surgery, Paediatric Surgery, ENT, Ophthalmology, Orthopaedic Surgery, Dental Surgery, Urology, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Liver Transplant, Kidney Transplant and others.
Complex consists of five main components
Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan Medical and Dental College (SKZMDC), Sheikh Zayed Hospital, Lahore (SZHL), Sheikh Zayed Postgraduate Medical Institute (SZPGMI), National Health Research Complex (NHRC), National Institute of Kidney Diseases (NIKD), Sheikha Fatima Institute of Nursing and Health Sciences (SFINHS)
The campus of Sheikh Zayed Medical Complex spans 55 acres and is located opposite the University of the Punjab, Lahore. It includes clinical and basic departments, an administrative block, a library, modern lecture theatres, a cafeteria, and other facilities.
Liver Transplant Project
In July 2006, Shaikh Zaid Hospital received approval to launch a liver transplantation program. The surgical team, comprising anaesthetists, surgeons and paramedics, travelled to India, Japan, Turkey, South Korea, and England to gain training and experience from leading liver surgery and transplant centres around the world.
To ensure the success of the program, the hospital also recruited two expert liver transplant surgeons who had received training in China and Europe. Today, the hospital provides advanced liver surgical services and performs regular liver transplants. It is fully equipped with the necessary technology for these procedures, and the surgical team is led by Dr Tariq Ali Bangash.
Federal Health Minister visits hospital
Federal Health Minister Mustafa Kamal visited Sheikh Zaid Hospital in Lahore last year, 2025, where he met with the hospital administration and inspected various departments. Federal Health Secretary Hamid Yaqoob was also present on the occasion. During the visit, the hospital administration provided the Federal Health Minister with a detailed briefing on the current situation, including medical facilities, shortages of equipment and other challenges.
On this occasion, Executive Director and Chairman of Sheikh Zayed Medical Complex, Dr Akbar Hussain, welcomed the Federal Health Minister and the Federal Health Secretary. Syed Mustafa Kamal was given a tour of various departments, including the emergency unit, ICU, and hospital wards. He also met with patients, doctors, and nursing staff, and received information about the facilities being provided.
Health Minister stated that resolving staff-related issues would further improve the hospital’s performance and the quality of patient care. He reaffirmed that the government is committed to providing better and higher-quality healthcare facilities to the public.
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