Health and Food Hygiene Minister Nisha Mehta has clarified that construction of the proposed Critical Care and Trauma Center in Dhalkebar will not be stopped, while an immediate trauma unit will start in Lahan.
Health and Food Hygiene Minister Nisha Mehta has clarified that the construction process for the proposed Critical Care and Trauma Center in Dhalkebar, Dhanusha, will not be stopped. Since building a new structure takes time, the government is preparing to run a temporary trauma unit at the Provincial Hospital in Lahan for now.
No Stop to Dhalkebar Trauma Center
Speaking in the House of Representatives on Monday, Minister Mehta shared that the process for building Dhalkebar trauma center has already moved forward. The government wants to make sure people do not have to face trouble while waiting for the new building to complete.
She said that the government is working on both immediate service expansion and long-term infrastructure. This is done to end the compulsion of bringing seriously injured people to Kathmandu for treatment after road accidents.
Why Lahan Was Chosen for Immediate Unit
Lahan’s Provincial Hospital already has basic facilities like CT scan, required doctors, a blood bank, and a good flow of patients. Because of these available resources, the government decided to start a trauma unit there quickly.
“Running a trauma unit in Lahan is not an alternative of Dhalkebar,” Minister Mehta explained. She added that it is just a temporary and practical setup to provide immediate treatment to citizens until the new building is completed.
Government’s Plan on Healthcare
She also mentioned that the government has a policy to expand trauma centers and units in different places of the country according to need.
According to her, the main goal is to make sure accident victims get treatment on time and they do not have to rush to Kathmandu. She also requested local representatives and everyone to support in moving the Dhalkebar project forward and running current services.
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