Bagmati Province Launches State-of-the-Art Public Health Laboratory in Bhaktapur

Summary

Bagmati Province has inaugurated a state-of-the-art Public Health Laboratory in Suryavinayak, Bhaktapur, enabling advanced and affordable medical testing for the region.

Key Points
  • Bagmati Province launched a Provincial Public Health Laboratory in Suryavinayak, Bhaktapur.
  • The laboratory will conduct 96 types of tests including cancer, kidney, liver, and viral diseases using advanced PCR technology.
  • The laboratory building is currently in a secondary school with plans for a new building costing 11 crore rupees.
  • The lab will oversee monitoring and licensing of around 1,200 labs in Bagmati Province.
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