A groundbreaking partnership between London’s Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust and Pakistan’s Novacare Hospitals is set to reshape the future of healthcare in the region, as a new 250-bed world-class hospital in Islamabad nears completion. Slated to open in 2026, the facility is located in DHA Phase, just 15 minutes from Islamabad’s Blue Zone, and is poised to set a new benchmark in South Asian healthcare innovation.
This landmark partnership—the first NHS Trust collaboration with a Pakistani hospital—focuses on clinical excellence, staff training, and knowledge exchange, while also reinforcing the UK’s leadership in exporting NHS clinical standards globally.
Cutting-Edge Care Across 28 Specialties
The hospital will offer a comprehensive suite of services across 28 clinical specialties, including:
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Cardiology
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Oncology
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Orthopaedics
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Neurology
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Maternal and Neonatal Health
The infrastructure will be technology-driven, integrating:
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Smart building management systems
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AI-optimized vertical transportation
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Infection control and fall prevention technologies
This futuristic model aims to position Islamabad as a medical innovation hub in the region, offering local and international patients access to world-class healthcare without leaving Pakistan.
NHS Expertise Exported to Pakistan
As part of the agreement, Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust will provide strategic advice on:
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Hospital planning and design
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Clinical protocols aligned with NHS best practices
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Training and professional development of Novacare’s medical staff
Importantly, affiliate fees generated through Novacare’s services will be reinvested back into NHS services in the UK, creating a sustainable financial model that benefits both countries.
British High Commissioner to Pakistan, Jane Marriott CMG OBE, expressed strong support, stating:
“This agreement is bringing the UK’s world-leading healthcare expertise to Pakistan, and in turn supporting the UK’s NHS. Through sharing the NHS’s cutting-edge clinical best practices and developing staff capacity, this partnership will directly help to save lives.”
Cross-Continental Collaboration and Clinical Advancement
Through this collaboration, Novacare clinicians will gain access to:
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Observational learning at UK multidisciplinary team meetings
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Second opinions from Imperial specialists in London
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Structured training programs based on NHS protocols
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Referral pathways for complex cases to Imperial’s private facilities in the UK
This model not only empowers Pakistani clinicians with world-class exposure but also creates new revenue streams for the UK’s healthcare system.
Diplomatic and Business Leaders Tour the Project Site
During a visit to Pakistan, the UK Trade Envoy to Pakistan, Mohammad Yasin MP, accompanied British High Commissioner Jane Marriott on a tour of the under-construction hospital in Islamabad.
This high-level interaction underscored the strategic significance of UK-Pakistan healthcare cooperation in the post-pandemic world.
Transforming Healthcare Access in South Asia
The Novacare hospital in Islamabad is more than just a healthcare facility—it’s a symbol of strategic partnership, medical diplomacy, and sustainable healthcare investment. As Pakistan continues to face rising demand for specialized and affordable healthcare, this initiative offers a timely and transformative solution.
The project aligns with Pakistan’s broader goals of improving healthcare access and infrastructure while also helping the UK diversify NHS revenues through international collaborations.
