Lumbini Provincial Hospital
Lumbini Provincial Hospital | |
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Geography | |
Location | Butwal, Lumbini Province |
Organisation | |
Type | Provincial Level Hospital |
History | |
Former name(s) | Lumbini Zonal Hospital |
Opened | 1967 BS (1910-1911) |
Links | |
Website | https://lphospital.gov.np/ |
Lumbini Provincial Hospital is one of the biggest government hospitals in the Lumbini Province of Nepal. The hospital is in Butwal city. It is one of the oldest hospitals in this region and is considered a crucial resource for healthcare to poor citizens who cannot afford private hospitals.[1]
History[]
Late Prime Minister Chandra Sumsher JB Rana had established a small 6 bedded dispensary for Royal Palace station in 1967 BS (1910-1911). This small dispensary was upgraded with time. The present hospital came in operation in 2020 BS (1963-1964) with 50 beds.
The bed number was later increased to 200 to meet the demand of local people served by 29 doctors, 31 nurses giving service to 19 people[2] per day on average.
References[]
- ^ "Lumbini Zonal Hospital". Retrieved 24 December 2020.
- ^ "Emergency Services Provided" (PDF). Lumbini Zonal Hospital. Retrieved 24 December 2020.
Categories:
- Hospitals in Nepal
- 1910s establishments in Nepal
- Health stubs