Locals rejoice as maternity and lab services begin in remote Bajura
Summary
Residents of remote settlements in Bajura’s Himali Rural Municipality are welcoming newly launched maternity and laboratory services at Dhulachaur, which will reduce the need to travel long distances for basic healthcare. The municipality opened the facilities in partnership with Phase Nepal to improve access to quality care in geographically difficult areas.
Key Points
- Himali Rural Municipality has started operating a well-equipped maternity centre and laboratory services at Dhulachaur in Bajura.
- The services were launched in partnership with Phase Nepal to improve healthcare access for women and residents in remote settlements.
- Locals previously had to travel two to four days to reach Kolti Hospital for basic maternity care and health tests.
- The municipality says the new services are part of a broader effort to expand healthcare in hard-to-reach areas.
