KARACHI — Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah inaugurated three major expansion projects at the Memon Medical Institute (MMI) Hospital on Thursday, February 5, 2026. The expansion solidifies MMI’s position as one of the three largest private-sector healthcare providers in Karachi, alongside Aga Khan University Hospital and the Indus Hospital.
The newly inaugurated facilities are:
- Ibn Sina Ward
- Ibn al-Haytham Ward
- Al-Shifa Outpatient Department (OPD)
Sindh Chief Minister @MuradAliShahPPP inaugurated the Ibn Sina Ward, Ibn al-Haytham Ward, and Al-Shifa OPD at Memon Medical Institute (MMI) Hospital, calling the expansion an important milestone in strengthening quality healthcare services in the province. pic.twitter.com/0IJJZOvCXI
— Sindh Chief Minister House (@SindhCMHouse) February 5, 2026
Government Support and Collaboration
During the ceremony, the Chief Minister emphasized the power of public-private partnerships in delivering high-quality medical services to the masses.
- Equipment Funding: CM Murad announced that the Sindh government will provide full financial support for the procurement of machinery and equipment for the newly inaugurated wards.
- University Project: He pledged provincial collaboration for MMI’s ambitious proposed university project, aimed at expanding medical education and research in the province.
- Hearing Impairment Initiative: The CM specifically lauded MMI’s program to provide free treatment and cochlear implants for children born with hearing impairments, calling it a vital humanitarian service.
Institutional Growth
Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah noted that since his last visit in 2017, the hospital has undergone significant transformation.
| Feature | Details |
| Expansion Goal | Scaling up to a 550-bed tertiary care facility. |
| Key Specialties | Cardiology, Nephrology, Oncology, and specialized Pediatric surgery. |
| Ethos | A 100% donor-funded, not-for-profit model serving patients regardless of their ability to pay. |
| Location | Scheme 33, Karachi (part of the city’s emerging “Healthcare Hub”). |
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Personal Association
The Chief Minister highlighted his long-standing friendship with Shabbir Dewan, a patron of MMI, and commended the trustees and donors whose contributions have made the facility a “beacon of hope” for vulnerable communities.
“Karachi is a hub for advanced medical treatment, and public-private collaboration is essential to building a future-ready, healthier Sindh.” — CM Murad Ali Shah
The MMI Hospital expansion is part of a larger healthcare push in the province.
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