Bait-ul-Sukoon Cancer Hospital
Bait-ul-Sukoon Cancer Hospital & Hospice, meaning “House of Peace & Contentment,” is Pakistan’s first and only facility that combines a cancer hospital with a hospice, offering comprehensive, free-of-cost care to cancer patients. Established in 1999 in Karachi, it began as a small hospice for terminally ill, underprivileged patients and has since evolved into a state-of-the-art institution providing both curative and palliative treatments .
Facilities and Services
Located in Block 3, K.C.H.S. Union, near Hill Park in Karachi, the hospital operates 24/7 and is equipped with 79 inpatient beds. It offers a wide range of diagnostic and treatment services, including mammography, ultrasound, radiography, a fully equipped pathological laboratory, and an in-house pharmacy stocked with comprehensive cancer treatment drugs. The hospital provides services such as surgical oncology, chemotherapy, radiotherapy, hormonal therapy, physiotherapy, hospice support, and supportive management—all entirely free of charge .
Mission and Vision
Bait-ul-Sukoon’s mission is to treat cancer patients with dignity and compassion, eliminating the financial burden of treatment. The institution is committed to providing free services to those afflicted by cancer, aiming to help them fight the disease with hope and tranquility .
Community and Partnerships
The hospital’s operations are sustained through generous donations from philanthropists, compassionate citizens, and organizations. Notably, the Aga Khan University Hospital has partnered with Bait-ul-Sukoon, allowing its faculty and students to volunteer their expertise, further enhancing the quality of care provided.
