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FAJR HOSPITAL

 

KURDISTAN UNIVERSITY OF MEDICAL SCIENCES · MARIVAN · IRAN

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OUR HISTORY · OUR IDENTITY

History of Fajr Hospital

 
 
 

From Shir-o-Khorshid to Fajr — three names, one institution serving the people of Marivan since 1346 SH (1967–1968).

EXPLORE OUR HISTORY   ↓
 
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FAJR HOSPITAL · MARIVAN

A public general hospital with deep roots

 

Fajr Hospital is a public general hospital in Marivan, Iran. Its recorded history begins in 1346 SH (1967–1968), when it opened under the name Shir-o-Khorshid Hospital. The hospital subsequently operated as Allah Akbar Hospital before taking the Fajr Hospital name used today.

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1346 SH

ESTABLISHED

Opened in 1967–1968 as the first recorded chapter of the hospital.

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20,000 m²

HOSPITAL GROUNDS

Total site area of the hospital campus in Marivan.

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7,146 m²

BUILT-UP AREA

Combined footprint of the hospital buildings.

 
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OUR HERITAGE

Three names. One hospital.

 

The milestones that shaped the hospital's identity across nearly six decades of service.

 
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1346 SH · 1967–1968

Shir-o-Khorshid Hospital

The hospital opened in 1346 SH under the name Shir-o-Khorshid, meaning "Lion and Sun." This opening marks the beginning of the hospital's recorded history in Marivan.

 
 
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A LATER CHAPTER · DATE NOT SPECIFIED

Allah Akbar Hospital

Following its initial period, the hospital was renamed Allah Akbar Hospital. This was an intermediate name in its history, preceding its present identity as Fajr Hospital.

 
 
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1384 SH · 2005–2006 · PRESENT

Fajr Hospital

Since 1384 SH (2005–2006), the institution has operated under the name Fajr Hospital. This is the name used in its current International Patient Department information booklet.

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PLACE & SETTING

A closer look at Fajr Hospital

 

Fajr Hospital is located on Seyed Qotb Street in Marivan. Its grounds cover 20,000 square metres, with a built-up area of 7,146 square metres, as stated in the hospital introduction section of the booklet.

Main entrance gate of Fajr Hospital in Marivan.

01 / MAIN GATE

Main Entrance of Fajr Hospital

Radiology and CT scan entrance, with bilingual signage.

02 / IMAGING

Radiology & CT Scan Entrance

Specialist clinic entrance at Fajr Hospital.

03 / OUTPATIENT

Specialist Clinic Entrance

04 / OUR APPROACH

 

Respect at the heart of care.

The hospital's published patient information emphasises respectful care for people from all backgrounds, attention to health and safety, and patient participation in the care process.

Its Patient Rights Charter highlights clear information, informed decision-making, confidentiality, respect for privacy, and access to a complaints procedure — the principles that describe how Fajr Hospital cares for the people who seek its services.

Calendar note: Historical years in the booklet follow the Iranian Solar Hijri (SH) calendar. Gregorian year ranges are shown because exact days and months are not provided.

FAJR HOSPITAL · MARIVAN

Seyed Qotb Street, Fajr Hospital, Marivan — Postal Code 6671731144

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