Ghurki Trust Teaching Hospital


Ghurki Trust Teaching Hospital is a charitable, non-profit teaching hospital in Lahore, Pakistan. Founded in 1997 by the Ghurki family, it evolved from a small clinic into a 650-bed facility serving over 1.5 million residents in Lahore's rural periphery. It offers free or subsidized care and has notable strengths in orthopedics, spinal surgery, and robotic cancer treatment via the CyberKnife unit. GTTH holds accreditations from the Pakistan Medical Commission, ISO 9001:2015, and AO Spine, and is affiliated with the University of Health Sciences, the College of Physicians and Surgeons Pakistan, and the Ghurki Medical and Dental College.

Founding and family leadership

The hospital was created in memory of Haji Muhammad Asghar Ghurki, a former MNA known for civic service. His son, Khalid Javaid Ghurki, was a founding trustee whose early leadership shaped GTTH’s mission. After his death in 2011, Samina Khalid Ghurki, his wife, current MNA, and former federal minister, took up active leadership, bolstering governance, fundraising, and visibility.

Timeline of milestones

1997 : Founded as a small charitable clinic by the Ghurki family in memory of Haji Muhammad Asghar Ghurki.2000s : Expanded into a multi-department hospital, gaining early recognition for orthopedics and spinal surgery.2011 : Leadership transition after the death of trustee Khalid Javaid Ghurki; Samina Khalid Ghurki takes active role in governance and fundraising. 2015 : Recognized as an AO Spine training center for national and international fellows.2017 : Reached 600 beds and upgraded operating theaters and ICUs.2021 : Inauguration of a Dialysis Center, Musafir Khana, and Executive Block; foundation stone laid for Ghurki Medical and Dental College.2022 : Launch of Pakistan’s second CyberKnife Robotic Radiosurgery System, marking a milestone in cancer treatment.2024 : Introduced free cochlear implant surgeries for children; marked World Kidney Day with large-scale awareness campaigns.2025 : CSR partnership with Bata Pakistan provided a new water filtration plant; hospital launched further Ramadan fundraising campaigns and expanded recruitment for neurosurgeons, medical officers, and nursing staff.

Services and departments

GTTH provides services across more than 23 departments, including:

Facilities and patient care

GTTH provides 24/7 emergency services and extensive facilities including ICUs, modern operating theatres, hostels for staff, a cafeteria, prayer hall, executive wards, and water filtration. The hospital serves more than 112 nearby villages with free or subsidized treatment. Its spine department, led by Prof. Amer Aziz, is particularly renowned across Pakistan.

Education and affiliations

GTTH is affiliated with the University of Health Sciences, Lahore and recognized by the College of Physicians and Surgeons Pakistan for postgraduate training. It also collaborates with Lahore Medical & Dental College as a teaching site. GTTH regularly hosts AO Spine training programs, medical workshops, and continuous professional development courses.

Ghurki Medical and Dental College

The Ghurki Medical and Dental College was established alongside GTTH to provide undergraduate medical and dental education. It is recognized by the Pakistan Medical Commission and affiliated with the University of Health Sciences, Lahore. GMDC offers programs such as MBBS and BDS, and its students receive clinical training directly at Ghurki Trust Teaching Hospital. The college has expanded GTTH’s role from a charitable hospital into a hub for both healthcare delivery and medical education.

Community engagement

GTTH actively runs outreach programs, including free health camps, kidney awareness drives, and women’s health campaigns. In 2024–2025, it launched initiatives such as free cochlear implant surgeries, large-scale awareness events, and partnerships with corporate donors like Bata Pakistan.

Careers and staffing

By mid-2025, GTTH had advertised new roles for neurosurgeons, senior medical officers, and nursing staff, signaling growth in both services and research capacity.

Governance and fundraising

GTTH is run by the Ghurki Trust, registered under the Societies Act of 1860. It is funded primarily by donations, zakat, and international fundraising via the Ghurki Trust UK. Regular fundraising peaks occur during Ramadan and Eid.

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