[1] Covering an area of six-and-a-half acres, this facility, often referred to as the Mission Hospital, is noted for its free healthcare services for underprivileged patients.

[1] Women's Christian Hospital was founded in 1886 by the Church Missionary Society (CMS) as a dispensary, addressing the absence of medical services for women at a time when societal norms, such as purdah, limited their access to healthcare.

[1] The dispensary evolved into a hospital after receiving a land grant from the cantonment magistrate, leading to the construction of an outpatient block and wards in 1899.

[2] The hospital's patient base grew over time, indicating a growing acceptance of women's healthcare needs in the region.

[3] In the 1970s, it introduced additional community development programs, such as credit unions, small loan schemes, and sanitation projects.