Frequent terror attacks in Peshawar have forced Lady Reading Hospital to upgrade trauma services. The hospital now handles mass emergencies efficiently. Staff from Karachi, Lahore, and other cities recently received special training in disaster management. Experts say upgraded services have reduced fatalities during suicide and bomb attacks. The hospital’s experience makes it a key emergency center in the province.
Lady Reading Hospital has 1,800 beds and the province’s first emergency specialist. Over the past few years, the hospital managed 320 mass emergencies. Patients with fractures, head injuries, and chest wounds received timely care. Mortality rates remain low due to expert staff and advanced lifesaving procedures. The hospital also trains doctors regularly in basic and advanced life support.
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Over 600 staff, including doctors, nurses, paramedics, and consultants, work round the clock in emergency and trauma units. They ensure patients receive care within the “golden hour.” The hospital recently partnered with the American Heart Association and ICRC to scale up trauma services. Its emergency department can manage 300 patients simultaneously. The facility receives victims from all over the province, especially after terror attacks.
On Monday, the hospital treated 10 injured from a suicide attack at the Federal Constabulary headquarters. Patients were stabilized, given surgeries if needed, and sent home with follow-up instructions. All essential services, including blood banks, operation theaters, imaging, and pathology labs, operate under one roof. Blood donors and charity support ensure supplies are always available. Senior doctors also share trauma management experiences internationally.
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The hospital continues to focus on rapid care and training to handle trauma incidents effectively. Its upgraded trauma services save lives during terror attacks and disasters. The facility sets a model for emergency preparedness across Pakistan.