Only 37 Liver Transplants in 10 Years at National Transplant Center
Summary
The Shahid Dharmabhakta National Transplant Center in Bhaktapur has performed only 37 liver transplants in 10 years due to limited resources, specialist shortages, and high costs, despite being Nepal's sole government-owned transplant center.
Key Points
- Only 37 liver transplants have been performed in 10 years at Nepal's only government-owned transplant center in Bhaktapur.
- The center faces challenges including shortage of specialist manpower, expensive treatment, insufficient space, and low organ donation rates.
- Liver transplantation requires a range of specialist doctors and advanced facilities which are currently inadequate in Nepal.
- Many economically capable patients travel to India for liver transplants due to lack of financial support and infrastructure in Nepal.
