Bajura Hospital expands specialist care, reduces need for referrals
Summary
Bajura District Hospital has expanded its specialist healthcare services, reducing patient referrals to distant cities and providing a variety of surgeries daily at affordable costs.
Key Points
- Bajura District Hospital has expanded specialist services, reducing patient referrals to Nepalgunj, Dhangadhi, and Kathmandu.
- The hospital serves over 150 patients daily from Bajura and neighbouring districts like Humla and Mugu.
- Currently, 11 doctors including two specialists perform more than four surgeries daily.
- Plans are underway by the Sudurpashchim Provincial Government to upgrade the hospital to a 50-bed facility next fiscal year.
