Tanahun, Nov. 22: The GP Koirala National Centre for Respiratory Diseases based in Belchautara, Tanahun, is beginning dialysis service to kidney patients from February 2025.
Lions Club and Shuklagandaki Municipality would support in setting up the facilities to begin the dialysis service.
Executive Director of Centre, Dr Ram Kumar Shrestha, said preparations are ongoing to provide dialysis service in February.
“Public demand is high for dialysis service. We have begun internal preparations to start this service. Two staff nurses have already received training and two more nurses have been sent for training programme from November 16,” Executive Director Shrestha said.
Minister for Health and Population Pradip Paudel, who made an inspection visit to the hospital some time ago, has also expressed his readiness to provide support from the Ministry of Health and Population.
As many as 300 patients are visiting the Centre daily for health care services. Besides respiratory services, the hospital has provided orthopedic, gynecology, general surgery and ENT services.
