Private hospitals in Sudurpaschim offering specialised care beyond their licences
Summary
Private hospitals in Sudurpaschim Province are offering specialised procedures beyond the scope of their licences, exposing weak monitoring and enforcement in the health sector. Recent inspections found Atariya Hospital General Hospital operating a cath lab without approval, while officials also raised concerns over broader licensing gaps.
Key Points
- Atariya Hospital General Hospital in Kailali was found operating a cardiac catheterisation laboratory without the approval required for specialised services.
- The inspection followed the death of Hemanta Bhandari after surgery at the hospital, though the actual cause of death has not yet been established.
- Health officials said specialised services need approval from the federal Ministry of Health and Population and that action is being discussed.
- Observers say monitoring of private hospitals after licensing has been weak, allowing institutions to operate beyond approved standards.
