PIMS undergoes revamp amid patient surge
With over 9,000 patients visiting daily, the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) hospital is undergoing significant transformation to meet the growing healthcare demands of the population.
A series of major reforms aimed at improving healthcare services, patient satisfaction, and staff accountability at the country's premier public hospital, PIMS Executive Director Dr Imran Sikandar said on Friday.
Over 9,000 patients seek medical attention at PIMS, with 7,000 attending various Outpatient Departments (OPDs), including paediatrics and the Mother and Child Health (MCH) centre, and 2,000 reporting to the emergency department.
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