Government expands burn care units to 18 hospitals across Nepal
Summary
The government has expanded burn care units to 18 hospitals across Nepal, equipping healthcare workers with specialized training to provide accessible and affordable treatment.
Key Points
- The government has expanded burn care services to 18 hospitals across federal and provincial levels in Nepal.
- 109 healthcare workers received basic burn care training, and 217 were trained in specialized burn treatment skills.
- Burn care units have been integrated within existing multi-specialty hospitals to provide comprehensive care including plastic surgery.
- Hospitals involved include Kanti Children’s Hospital, TUTH, Koshi Hospital, National Academy of Medical Sciences, among others, ensuring wide geographic coverage.
