Jinnah Hospital () is the teaching hospital of Allama Iqbal Medical College, located in Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan. It is owned by the Government of Punjab. It is spread over . According to the 'Ranking Web of World Hospitals', Jinnah Hospital, Lahore was the second best public sector hospital in Pakistan in 2016.
Recognition Jinnah Hospital, Lahore is accredited by the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Pakistan.Jinnah Hospital, Lahore is accredited by the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Pakistan College of Physicians and Surgeons of Pakistan website, Retrieved 7 May 2021
History It began operations in 1994, with very limited facilities, and was formally inaugurated on 2 February 1996, although with only basic specialties at first. In 2005, it added a new 100 bed Accident & Emergency Department.
The number of patients increased from 500,000 in 2003 to 700,000 in 2007. This increase reflects the faith of general public in this hospital. Jinnah Hospital, Lahore is also on the 'Tertiary Hospitals List' issued by the Government of Punjab, Pakistan.Tertiary Hospitals List includes Jinnah Hospital, Lahore Government of Punjab, Pakistan website, Retrieved 7 May 2021
Controversy over Renaming In July 2025, the Punjab government of Pakistan faced backlash after an apparent attempt to rename the Jinnah Institute of Cardiology, Lahore after Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz. The move was widely criticized on social media as a politically motivated effort to erase national icons for personal glorification. Following public outrage, Punjab Senior Minister Marriyum Aurangzeb issued a clarification, stating that "no change is under consideration" and that the institution will retain its original name. Critics argue the episode reflects a recurring pattern in Pakistani politics—of prioritizing dynastic interests over public sentiment and historical legacy.
Services General Medicine General Surgery Neurosurgery Paediatrics Physiotherapy Department Cardiology/ CCU ENT Ophthalmology/ Eye Dermatology (Skin) Obstetrics & Gynaecology Cardiac Surgery Pulmonology/ T.B. & Chest Accident and Emergency Department Labour Room Trauma Centre Orthopaedic Ward Oncology Psychiatry Radiotherapy Anaesthesia/ Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Plastic Surgery Urology Burn Centre (State of art) Paediatric Surgery Private Rooms Nephrology Endocrinology Fascio Maxillary Surgery Vascular Surgery Diabetic Centre
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