Health Building Inaugurated in Mugu's Remote Area
Summary
A new health building worth over Rs 10.24 crore has been inaugurated in Rius Bazaar of Mugum Karmarong Rural Municipality, Mugu, under the government’s One Local Level, One Hospital program. Officials say the facility will improve health services in the remote Himalayan area, though road access, staffing shortages and low patient turnout remain major challenges.
Key Points
- Karnali Chief Minister Mangal Bahadur Shahi inaugurated the Mugum Karmarong Basic Hospital building in Rius Bazaar, Mugu, under the One Local Level, One Hospital program.
- The hospital building cost Rs 10 crore 24 lakh 93 thousand 160 and was built by Nepal Public Construction Company Pvt. Ltd. after significant delays caused by poor road access and logistics.
- Although the structure is complete, equipment and essential materials have not yet been installed, and the hospital still faces staffing shortages.
- Local officials say the new facility could serve residents, students, and herb collectors across the remote rural municipality, but patient numbers remain low because of migration and difficult travel conditions.
