Kathmandu Metropolitan Ward 27 Partners with Bir Hospital for Free Liver Screenings for Residents

Summary

Kathmandu Metropolitan Ward 27 has partnered with Bir Hospital to provide free liver screenings and initial treatment for local residents, aiming to detect and prevent liver diseases early.

Key Points
  • Kathmandu Metropolitan Ward 27 partnered with Bir Hospital to provide free liver screenings for its residents.
  • The initiative aims to address the rising risk of liver diseases due to lifestyle factors such as smoking and alcohol consumption.
  • Residents require referral from the Health Promotion Center to undergo testing at Bir Hospital, including CBC, LFT, FBS, Gamma GT, and other tests.
  • The program focuses on early detection to prevent severe liver-related health crises among the community.
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