Health
Provincial hospital expands specialist services, cutting waiting lists
New equipment and specialist appointments have reduced referrals to Kathmandu.
Dang1 min read
Fewer patients are being referred to Kathmandu since the provincial hospital expanded its specialist services.
Hospital administration said new equipment has been installed and several specialist posts filled.
What remains
Emergency department capacity and staff retention remain the main gaps.
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