Voluntary hospitals

Voluntary hospitals are healthcare facilities operated and funded mainly by charitable organizations, religious groups, or community-based nonprofits. They provide medical services to the public, often relying on donations, grants, and volunteers to support their operations. These hospitals aim to offer accessible care regardless of patients’ ability to pay, emphasizing community service and social responsibility. They differ from government-run hospitals by being independently managed, though they often collaborate with public health systems. Voluntary hospitals play a vital role in improving community health and providing specialized services that might not be offered elsewhere.