Rapti Health Sciences Institute Pledges 400-Bed Hospital Development
Summary
Health Minister Nisha Mehta has pledged full government support to build a 400-bed hospital at Rapti Health Sciences Institute in Dang. The institute says it already has approval for 300 beds and is operating 325 beds, while previous officials had stalled the project over funding and legal concerns.
Key Points
- Rapti Health Sciences Institute has long planned a state-of-the-art 400-bed hospital under its multi-year plan.
- Health Minister Nisha Mehta said the government will support the project and provide resources and equipment needed for expansion.
- The institute currently has approval for 300 beds but is directly operating 325 beds.
- Former finance minister Rameshwor Khanal said the proposed hospital could not move forward because the multi-year funding source had not been secured.
