B.P. Koirala Memorial Cancer Hospital
B.P. Koirala Memorial Cancer Hospital (BPKMCH) is a specialized hospital located in Chitwan, Nepal. It is the first national cancer hospital of Nepal, established in memory of the late Prime Minister Bishweshwar Prasad Koirala, a prominent figure in Nepalese politics and literature.
History[edit | edit source]
The B.P. Koirala Memorial Cancer Hospital was established in 1994. The hospital was built with the assistance of the Chinese government, which provided financial and technical support. The hospital was named after Bishweshwar Prasad Koirala, who was a prominent figure in Nepalese politics and literature, and who himself died of lung cancer.
Facilities and Services[edit | edit source]
The hospital provides comprehensive cancer care services including prevention, early detection, diagnosis, treatment, rehabilitation, and palliative care. It is equipped with modern medical equipment and facilities, including a radiotherapy unit, a chemotherapy unit, a surgical unit, and a pathology laboratory.
Research and Training[edit | edit source]
B.P. Koirala Memorial Cancer Hospital is also a center for research and training. It conducts research in various fields of oncology and provides training to medical students, nurses, and other healthcare professionals.
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