Millions in Medical Equipment Unused in Government Hospitals
Summary
Medical equipment worth over 44 crore rupees remains unused in various government hospitals across Nepal due to lack of skilled manpower and other issues, as revealed by the Auditor General's report.
Key Points
- Medical equipment worth over 44 crore 74 lakh rupees is unused in government hospitals.
- A Cath Lab machine at the National Trauma Center has been unused since 2072 due to lack of skilled manpower.
- Various other equipment such as CT scan systems, ventilators, C-arm machines, and ECG cables are also lying unused.
- Hospitals mentioned include National Trauma Center, Shukraraj Tropical and Infectious Disease Hospital, and Gajendra Narayan Singh Hospital.
