Shortage of specialists affects services of National Organ Transplant Centre
Summary
The liver transplant services at Shahid Dharmabhakta National Organ Transplant Center in Bhaktapur have halted due to a shortage of specialists following the retirement of the only liver transplant expert.
Key Points
- Liver transplantation services have stopped at Shahid Dharmabhakta National Organ Transplant Center due to specialist shortage.
- Dr Pukar Chandra Shrestha, the sole liver transplant specialist, retired in Saun (July-August).
- Health and Population Minister Dr Sudha Gautam has been informed, and efforts are underway to fill the specialist gap.
- Previously, 34 liver transplants had been performed at the Center, initially with foreign help, later by domestic surgeons.
