Sindh Institute of Child Health and Neonatology (SICHN)
To enhance the health and well-being of children and newborns in Sindh, we are dedicated to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care, engaging in cutting-edge research, and cultivating the next generation of professionals in child health and neonatology.
Year of Establishment:
2019
Focus Areas:
Healthcare
Geographical Areas of Operations:
Sindh
Beneficiaries:
Children, Women
Brief Overview
The Sindh Institute of Child Health & Neonatology (SICHN) is an initiative focused on specialized pediatric and neonatal healthcare across Sindh province, Pakistan. SICHN is operating free of cost the largest NICU and PICU Network in Sindh, with facilities spanning multiple districts including Karachi, Sukkur, Larkana, Jamshoro, Shaheed Benazirabad, and others. Its core mission is reducing infant mortality through treating malnutrition and childhood diseases. SICHN provides intensive neonatal and pediatric care, rehabilitation services, and mother & child hospital services. It serves as the province’s primary referral center for critically ill newborns and children.
Core Programs and Services
Neonatal ICU, Pediatric ICU, General Pediatrics, Pediatric Neurology, Pediatric Surgery, Surgical ICU, Pediatric Gastroenterology, Pediatric Endocrinology, Telemedicine, ECD, Rehabilitation, Pharmacy, Radiology, Laboratory, Blood Bank
What Makes Our Approach Distinct
SICHN is the 1st Network to provide Intensive Care Services to the Children of Sindh in under-privileged areas of Sindh.
Impact Stories
Abidas baby arrived critically ill at SICHN weighing only 500 grams. Despite multiple health issues and the financial burden on her parents, SICHN provided free-of-cost, top-tier NICU care. After four months of dedicated treatment, this preterm infant left SICHN healthy and ready to go home. Unlike costly private hospitals, SICHN offers exceptional, compassionate care without charge, showcasing our commitment to reducing child mortality rates.
