KATHMANDU: Budhanilkantha Municipal Hospital has provided healthcare services to a total of 61,823 patients within just two years of its establishment marking a significant milestone in improving local access to medical care.

The achievement was shared during a special Programme held to mark the hospital’s second anniversary, where officials also outlined plans to expand specialized medical services in the near future.

According to Chief Executive Officer Gopal Prasad Pokharel, patient flow has increased dramatically since the hospital began operations. The facility served only 1,807 patients in its first year but the number surged to 38,216 in the following year, reflecting growing public trust and demand for services.

Currently, the hospital offers 14 types of curative and clinical services along with 10 public health services all provided free of cost. Key services include 24-hour emergency care, a birthing center, orthopedic treatment and pediatric outpatient services.

Speaking at the Programme, Bagmati Province Health Minister Kiran Thapa praised the hospital’s progress despite limited resources and reaffirmed the provincial government’s commitment to strengthening municipal healthcare systems.

Mayor Mitharam Adhikari highlighted the hospital’s role in improving healthcare accessibility for local residents and urged the public to report any concerns directly to his office. Deputy Mayor Anita Lamichhane attributed the hospital’s success to transparent and merit-based recruitment practices.

Health experts, including Bhupendra Basnet and Bhagwan Koirala also lauded the hospital’s contribution to addressing community healthcare needs.

Looking ahead, the hospital plans to upgrade its birthing center and introduce additional specialized services starting from Mangsir 2082, aiming to further enhance the quality and scope of healthcare delivery in the municipality.