French Medical Institute for Children

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French Medical Institute for Mothers and Children (FMIC)
Geography
LocationKabul, Afghanistan
Organisation
TypeChildren, Mothers, Adult
Affiliated universityGovernment of France, Government of Afghanistan, La Chaîne de l'Espoire, and Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN).
NetworkAga Khan Development Network
Services
StandardsISO 9000- Re-certified 2015, 2019
Emergency departmentYes
Beds169
History
Opened2006

The French Medical Institute for Mothers and Children (FMIC) is a hospital in Kabul, Afghanistan, established in 2006 through a unique partnership between the government of France and the government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan. The institute claims to have implemented eHealth solutions including tele-consultations. [1]

FMIC offers an extensive range of healthcare services, encompassing inpatient care, clinical consultations, diagnostic services, eHealth solutions, 24/7 pharmacy services, and advanced medical procedures. These encompass a variety of specialties including neurology, adult cardiac care with a catheterization lab, cardiac surgery, orthopedics, ENT, ophthalmology, obstetrics and gynecology. Additionally, FMIC provides physiotherapy, vision care, and dental services.

A significant achievement occurred in 2006 when FMIC successfully conducted Afghanistan's inaugural open-heart pediatric cardiac surgery, a procedure performed on a 13-year-old girl. This milestone underscored FMIC's commitment to advancing medical capabilities. Subsequent developments included the commencement of construction in 2012 for a new 52-bed wing dedicated to obstetric and gynecologic care, alongside the establishment of a 14-bed neonatal intensive care unit to enhance critical care facilities for newborns.[2]

FMIC underscores its dedication to quality by emphasizing its ISO 9001:2008 accreditation. Notably, FMIC became the inaugural medical center in Afghanistan to attain this prestigious accreditation in 2009, an accomplishment recognized on its official website.[3]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Official web-site eHealth page". Retrieved 18 March 2014.
  2. ^ "AKDN Press Release". Retrieved 18 March 2014.
  3. ^ "Official web-site Quality and Safety page". Retrieved 18 March 2014.