Rapti Provincial Hospital Explained

Rapti Provincial Hospital
Location:Tulsipur, Dang
State:Lumbini Province
Country:Nepal
Coordinates:28.1361°N 82.2975°W
Type:Provincial Level Hospital
Former-Names:Rapti Zonal Hospital
Emergency:Yes
Beds:200 beds
Website:https://rph.lumbini.gov.np

Rapti Provincial Hospital is a government hospital located in Tulsipur, Dang in Lumbini Province of Nepal.[1] The hospital is considered a crucial resource for healthcare to poor citizens who cannot afford treatments in the private hospitals. It is referred as one of the largest hospital in Nepal. People living in Salyan, Rolpa, Rukum, Pyuthan and Jajarkot also takes advantage of this hospital service. According to Government of Nepal it was upgraded to 50 bedded hospital in .[2] Currently, it's running with 141 functioning beds as a provincial hospital. It provides Emergency and OPD services with zero cost for tickets.[3]

History

It was established as a Health post in . It was then upgraded as a Primary health care center in 2054 B.S. Whereas, in it was named as Rapti zonal hospital. Following the decision of Cabinet ministry of lumbini province in, it was upgraded as Rapti Provincial Hospital.[4]

Departments

According to the centre, provided facilities include:[5]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: विशेषज्ञ सेवा थप्दै राप्ती प्रादेशिक अस्पताल . KhabarHub. 24 December 2023.
  2. Web site: Rapti Provincial Hospital . 24 December 2023.
  3. Web site: लुम्बिनी र राप्ती प्रादेशिक अस्पतालमा बिरामीलाई विशेष छुट. Nagarik News. 24 December 2023.
  4. Web site: राप्ती प्रादेशिक अस्पताल . 24 December 2023.
  5. Web site: HOSPITAL ANNUAL REPORT F.Y. 2079/080 . Rapti Provincial Hospital . 27 December 2023.