Basic Health Units in Multan

Basic Health Units (BHUs) are the backbone of primary healthcare in rural Pakistan, especially in Multan district. They provide essential medical services such as immunization, maternal care, and first aid. Staffed with doctors, lady health visitors, and vaccinators, BHUs ensure accessible, affordable, and preventive healthcare for village communities. According to Punjab Health Department, there are 79 Basic Health Units (BHU) in Multan.

List of Basic Health Units in Multan District

Following is the list of Basic Health Units (BHU) located in Multan District including its administrative sub-divisions / tehsils:

Sr. No.BHU NameTehsilContact No.
1Sultan Pur HammerMultan Sadar03356442871
2TaragarhMultan Sadar03015342890
3TatepurMultan Sadar03337292229
4Shah PurMultan Sadar03099954700
5Rasool PurMultan Sadar03224508502
6Rana WahinMultan Sadar03346012259
7Mullan FaqirMultan Sadar03331321110
8Muhammad PurMultan Sadar03008894850
9Mubarik PurMultan Sadar03006777276
10Kothey WalaMultan Sadar03342971297
11Buch KhusroabadMultan Sadar03336129020
12KhairabadMultan Sadar03216317907
13Piran GaibMultan Sadar03451555680
14MuzafarabadMultan Sadar03331939444
15Hamid Pur KanoraMultan Sadar
16Durana LunganaMultan Sadar03324658181
17Jhoke GamoonMultan Sadar03366107213
18Luther BHUMultan Sadar03217709040
19Kotla MaharanMultan Sadar03345292405
20Binda SandilaMultan Sadar03346093723
21Billi WalaMultan Sadar03337636330
22Bhakal BhirMultan Sadar03337652880
23KhadalMultan Sadar03366339399
24Jhoke VainsMultan Sadar03059644547
25JalalabadMultan Sadar03017645238
26Abbas PurMultan Sadar03367773112
27Chak 5/FaizMultan Sadar03042849300
28Chak No. 18/MRMultan Sadar03126555155
29DoomraMultan Sadar03006342562
30Bhakar ArbiMultan Sadar03338683337
31Bootey WalaMultan Sadar03344101234
32Syed Faiz Mustufa GillaniMultan Sadar03336106491
33Jhoke Lashker PurMultan Sadar03336170604
34Basti AlamgirMultan Sadar03216365322
35Bangal WalaMultan Sadar03007197575
36GulzarpurMultan Sadar03467142505
37KhokhranMultan Sadar03067313863
38LutafabadMultan Sadar03217317071
39Chak No. 11/MRMultan Sadar03002595727
40Chak No. 10.TMultan Sadar03336477810
41Chak No. 1/MRMultan Sadar03099523786
42MattitalMultan Sadar03343005231
43Nawab PurMultan Sadar03336155775
44Tibba Masood PurMultan Sadar03017457065
45Chak No. 6/MRMultan Sadar03336554224
46Basti MalookMultan Sadar03447198557
47Budhla SantMultan Sadar03335150728
48Durab PurJalalpur Pirwala03008688996
49Juggo WalaJalalpur Pirwala03006361647
50Kotla ChakarJalalpur Pirwala03006814505
51Khan BelaJalalpur Pirwala03007380918
52Nouraja BhuttaJalalpur Pirwala03216715545
53They KalanJalalpur Pirwala03459623480
54Wahi KhojeeJalalpur Pirwala03335266327
55Bahadur PurJalalpur Pirwala03006388281
56Behli BHUJalalpur Pirwala03156335575
57Bait KaitchJalalpur Pirwala03024023009
58Bomb WalaJalalpur Pirwala
59Hoot WalaJalalpur Pirwala03027477137
60Inayatpur Aado WaliJalalpur Pirwala03081188830
61Jahan PurJalalpur Pirwala03332466966
62KannuJalalpur Pirwala03008973500
63Ali Pur SadatJalalpur Pirwala03016030738
64SikandarabadShuja Abad03323331212
65Thath GhalwanShuja Abad03017464340
66Khan Pur QaziShuja Abad03065656175
67MahraShuja Abad03450690101
68PunjaniShuja Abad03216335252
69Raja RamShuja Abad03017567464
70Rasool PurShuja Abad03317025100
71Chajju ShahShuja Abad03334829855
72Gardaiz PurShuja Abad03346467188
73Gajju HattaShuja Abad03366602650
74Hayat Khan WalaShuja Abad03120694161
75Kirri Daud KhanMultan City03154713089
76Zeenat Health CenterMultan City03357383536
77JalalPur KhakhiShuja Abad03494728449
78KhojaShuja Abad03316880877
79PountaShuja Abad

FAQs about Basic Health Units (BHUs) in Multan District

Q1. What is the total number of Basic Health Units in Multan district?

Multan district has a total of 79 Basic Health Units. These facilities form the backbone of the primary healthcare system in the district and are meant to provide basic medical services, preventive care, and first-level treatment to the population, particularly in rural and semi-urban areas.

Q2. How are the Basic Health Units distributed across tehsils in Multan district?

The 79 BHUs are distributed across four tehsils of Multan district. Multan Sadar has the highest number with 47 units, followed by Jalalpur Pirwala with 16 units, Shuja Abad with 14 units, and Multan City with 2 units.

Q3. Which tehsil has the highest number of BHUs and why?

Multan Sadar has the highest number of Basic Health Units, totaling 47. This is mainly because it covers a large rural area with a scattered population, requiring more primary healthcare facilities to ensure accessibility for residents.

Q4. Why does Multan City have only two Basic Health Units?

Multan City has only 2 BHUs because urban populations are generally served by larger hospitals, dispensaries, and specialized healthcare facilities. BHUs are primarily designed to cater to rural and under-served areas.

Q5. What services are typically provided by Basic Health Units?

Basic Health Units usually provide outpatient care, maternal and child health services, vaccination, family planning, basic diagnostics, and treatment for common illnesses. They also play an important role in public health awareness.

Q6. How do BHUs contribute to healthcare in Multan district?

BHUs reduce the burden on major hospitals by handling primary healthcare needs locally. They improve early disease detection, promote preventive care, and help ensure that basic medical services are accessible to the wider population of Multan district.


Summary:

  • Total Basic Health Units in Multan district: 79
  • Distributed across 4 Tehsils:
    • Multan Sadar: 47 units
    • Jalalpur Pirwala: 16 units
    • Shuja Abad: 14 units
    • Multan City: 2 units