Koshi Hospital to Establish Own Blood Bank Amid Rising Demand and Shortages
Summary
Koshi Hospital in Biratnagar is establishing its own blood bank to address daily blood shortages caused by rising patient demand, aiming to improve emergency and maternity care services.
Key Points
- Koshi Hospital is setting up its own blood bank to meet the high daily demand for blood in Koshi Province.
- The hospital currently faces significant challenges due to blood shortages, especially impacting maternity and surgery patients.
- A budget of approximately 24 lakh rupees has been allocated for the construction and operation of the blood bank.
- The hospital has started recruiting staff to operate the blood bank, which is expected to enhance timely blood supply and emergency services.
