Heatwave, holidays push up patient load at Bardiya Hospital
Summary
The heatwave and public holidays have increased the patient load at Bardiya Hospital, leading to overcrowded emergency wards and closure of OPD services during holidays.
Key Points
- The onset of the summer season has led to a sharp increase in patients visiting Bardiya Hospital for illnesses like fever, diarrhoea, and high blood pressure.
- More than 500 patients visit the outpatient department daily, up from 300 before the heatwave and holidays.
- Emergency ward has only seven beds but saw 64 patients in 24 hours, causing management difficulties.
- Patients have demanded that OPD services remain open for limited hours even during public holidays for urgent consultations.
