B.P. Koirala Memorial Cancer Hospital Prepares for Bone Marrow Transplant Unit
Summary
B.P. Koirala Memorial Cancer Hospital in Chitwan is preparing to open a bone marrow transplant unit with support from the Chinese government. The project includes a new building, equipment purchases, and training for doctors and nurses, with operations expected to begin after the new agreement and construction work progress.
Key Points
- B.P. Koirala Memorial Cancer Hospital has begun preparations for the physical and medical requirements of a bone marrow transplant unit.
- The Chinese government is funding the project by building the facility, supplying equipment, and training hospital staff through CIDCA.
- The unit will have five beds, and the hospital says it could become Nepal’s first state-of-the-art bone marrow transplant service.
- Doctors and nurses are currently training in China, while the hospital expects construction and setup to be completed within about 18 months.
