B.P. Cancer Hospital: 27 Tough Questions on Its 27th Anniversary
Summary
B.P. Koirala Memorial Cancer Hospital is marking its 27th anniversary amid sharp questions about waiting times, service quality, procurement, and patient care. The article calls for greater accountability, transparency, and a white paper on the hospital’s performance and future plans.
Key Points
- The article marks the 27th anniversary of B.P. Koirala Memorial Cancer Hospital and questions whether it has fulfilled its original mission.
- It raises concerns about long waits for pathology reports, surgery, radiology services, medicines, and chemotherapy beds.
- The piece calls for independent audits of procurement, stores, accounts, and service delivery, along with public disclosure of performance data.
- It argues the hospital should become a patient-centered center of excellence with stronger accountability, transparency, and planning.
