Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah has approved plans for a modern 600-bed hospital in Larkana, describing it as a vital step to strengthen healthcare services across upper Sindh. The announcement came during a high-level meeting in Karachi on December 27, 2025, where the chief minister emphasized transparent execution and timely completion. Groundbreaking is set for March 2026, with the facility expected to open in phases over two years — a project initiated on the vision of PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari.
This development promises advanced medical care closer to home for residents in the region.
لاڑکانو میں جدید 600 بیڈ اسپتال 6 منزلوں پر مشتمل ہوگا، چیئرمین بلاول بھٹو کے وژن کے مطابق لاڑکانو اور قریبی علاقوں کے عوام کو جدید طبی سہولیات مقامی سطح پر میسر آئیں گی، وزیراعلی سندھ سید مراد علی شاہ pic.twitter.com/gdNVTOxb7t
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Key Highlights
- 600-bed hospital approved for Larkana with state-of-the-art design and facilities.
- Construction in two phases: first tower (288 nursing, 92 emergency, 48 ICU beds) within one year; second adding 144 nursing and 24 ICU beds.
- Features include eight operation theatres, modern emergency services, dialysis, radiology, laboratories, blood bank, endoscopy, and specialized ICUs.
- Basement to house kitchen, laundry, sterilization unit, waste management, and support services.
- Ground floor planned for triage, OPDs, pharmacy, dialysis, observation wards, and administration.
- Project directed by CM Murad Ali Shah for strict quality control and completion within two years.
Project Approval and Timeline
Chairing the meeting attended by Health Minister Dr Azra Fazal Pechuho, Chief Secretary Asif Haider Shah, and other senior officials, CM Shah reviewed the six-storey design with basement. He instructed Planning and Development and Health departments to maintain high standards throughout.The Larkana commissioner participated via video link, ensuring local coordination.
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Enhancing Regional Healthcare
Officials briefed that the hospital will operate as a comprehensive 596-bed facility rounded to 600 beds, addressing long-standing needs in upper Sindh. Modern amenities — from day surgery units and recovery areas to rehabilitation services — will support quality treatment.CM Shah reiterated that the initiative reflects commitment to delivering accessible, contemporary healthcare to the people.
Sindh continues to invest in public health infrastructure, bringing advanced medical facilities to underserved areas and improving overall well-being for communities in upper regions.
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