Rapti Provincial Hospital

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Rapti Provincial Hospital
Rapti Provincial Hospital
Geography
Location Tulsipur, Dang, Lumbini Province, Nepal
Coordinates 28°08′10″N82°17′51″E / 28.13611°N 82.29750°E / 28.13611; 82.29750
Organisation
Type Provincial Level Hospital
Services
Emergency department Yes
Beds200 beds
History
Former name(s)Rapti Zonal Hospital
Opened2033 BS (1976-1977)
Links
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 2065 BS (2008-2009). [2] Currently, it's running with 141 functioning beds as a provincial hospital. [3] It provides Emergency and OPD services with zero cost for tickets. [4]

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History

It was established as a Health post in 2033 BS (1976-1977). It was then upgraded as a Primary health care center in 2054 B.S. Whereas, in 2065 BS (2008-2009) it was named as Rapti zonal hospital. Following the decision of Cabinet ministry of lumbini province in 2075 BS (2018-2019), it was upgraded as Rapti Provincial Hospital. [5]

Departments

According to the centre, provided facilities include: [3]

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