United Christian Hospital, Lahore

United Christian Hospital (UCH) is a 250-bed hospital teaching hospital located in Lahore, Pakistan.[1] [2]

History

It was established in the 1960s. Presbyterian Church purchased the land, Methodist Church with the help of Anglican Church constructed the building.[1]

It is affiliated with the Church of Pakistan.[3]

History

In 1964, Pakistan's first open-heart surgery was performed in the hospital.[1]

References
  1. "The combined problems of Lahore's UCH | Shehr | thenews.com.pk". The News International.
  2. Bilal, Rana (November 19, 2018). "CJP wants restoration of Lahore's 'iconic' United Christian Hospital within 6 weeks". DAWN.COM.
  3. "United Christian Hospital (Uch) - A Neglected Hospital Of Lahore". lahore City History.


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