Two Government Hospitals in Chitwan See Increased Patient Load

Summary

Two government hospitals in Chitwan, Bharatpur Hospital and BP Koirala Memorial Cancer Hospital, have seen an increase in outpatient services following the removal of health insurance from local medical colleges.

Key Points
  • Patient load has increased at Bharatpur Hospital and BP Koirala Memorial Cancer Hospital in Chitwan.
  • Bharatpur Hospital serves approximately 2,323 patients daily as outpatients from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
  • BP Koirala Memorial Cancer Hospital provides outpatient services to about 850 patients daily during the same hours.
  • Increased patient numbers include those coming from nearby Indian border areas due to changes in the health insurance program.
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