Human Organ Transplant Centre aka Shahid Dharmabhakta National Transplant Centre is a government specialized tertiary organ transplant hospital located in Dudhpati-17, Bhaktapur, in Bagmati Province of Nepal.[1][2][3]
| Human Organ Transplant Centre | |
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| Geography | |
| Location | Dudhpati-17, Bhaktapur, Bagmati Province, Nepal |
| Coordinates | 27°40′21″N 85°25′19″E / 27.6724747°N 85.4218667°E |
| Organisation | |
| Type | Tertiary Organ Transplant Hospital |
| Services | |
| Emergency department | Yes |
| Beds | 100 beds |
| History | |
| Opened | 2012 |
| Links | |
| Website | https://hotc.org.np |
History edit
It was established in 2012 by the decision of Ministry of Health and Population, Nepal. The outdoor services of the hospital was inaugurated by the then Health Minister of Nepal Rajendra Mahato whereas the indoor services of the hospital was inaugurated by the then Health Secretary of Nepal Pravin Mishra. The first liver transplant, kidney transplant and open heart surgery in Nepal were performed here.[4]
Departments edit
The departments Human Organ Transplant Centre includes:[5][6][7][8]
- Nephrology and Renal Transplant Medicine
- Hepato-pancreatic and Biliary Surgery
- Urology
- Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery
- Gastroenterology and Hepatology
- Anesthesiology and Critical Care
- Radiology Department
- Pathology Department
- Physiotherapy
- Pharmacy Department
- Nursing Department
References edit
- ^ "Profile of Shahid Dharmabhakta National Transplant Centre Hamro Doctor". Hamro Doctor. Retrieved 28 January 2024.
- ^ "Human Organ Transplant Centre transplants 800 kidneys in 9 years". Online Khabar. Retrieved 28 January 2024.
- ^ "SDBNTC reeling under space, manpower crunch". The Himalayan Times. Retrieved 28 January 2024.
- ^ "Human Organ Transplant Centre". Human Organ Transplant Centre. Retrieved 28 January 2024.
- ^ "About Us". Retrieved 28 January 2024.
- ^ "Shahid Dharmabhakta National Transplant Centre celebrates 1,000 kidney transplants". Business 360. Retrieved 28 January 2024.
- ^ "Gender disparities in living and deceased organ donor pool continue". Nepal News. Retrieved 28 January 2024.
- ^ "Dharma Bhakta transplant centre gets new equipment". The Himalayan Times. Retrieved 28 January 2024.
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