Lumbini Provincial Hospital
Lumbini Provincial Hospital is a government hospital located in Butwal in Lumbini Province of Nepal. The hospital is considered a crucial resource for healthcare to poor citizens who cannot afford private hospitals.[1]
| Lumbini Provincial Hospital | |
|---|---|
 Lumbini Provincial Hospital | |
| 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/ |
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.
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