LAHORE: The Children’s Hospital Lahore burn unit has been established as Punjab’s first dedicated facility for pediatric burn victims.
The provincial government’s health department set up the facility on the upper floor of the existing diagnostic block. This new unit will provide specialized treatment to children suffering from burn injuries across Punjab.
Burn unit equipped with 30 beds
The hospital administration confirmed the unit features 30 beds in total. It includes 8 ICU beds for critical cases and 3 modern operation theatres for complex surgeries. The facility aims to reduce the burden on general burn wards.
This is said to be the largest pediatric hospital in the province.
Staff deployment at Children’s Hospital burn unit
Authorities have completed the recruitment process for the new unit. Consultant staff has been recruited to lead clinical operations. Medical officers and nursing staff have also been deployed to ensure round-the-clock care.
According to the spokesperson, paramedical staff will support emergency and post-operative services.
It is now believed that this child burn unit Lahore will improve access to timely care. The initiative marks a major step forward as Punjab’s first child burn unit for specialized pediatric treatment.
