GP Koirala Hospital to begin dialysis service

The GP Koirala National Center 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 going on to provide dialysis service in February.

"Public demand is high for dialysis services. 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 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 Center daily for health care services. Besides respiratory services, the hospital has provided orthopedic, gynecology, general surgery and ENT services.