Anandaban Hospital
| Anandaban Hospital | |
|---|---|
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| Geography | |
| Location | Lele, Nepal, [Lalitpur], Bagmati Province, Nepal |
| Coordinates | 27°34′36″N 85°18′56″E / 27.5767138°N 85.3156409°E |
| Organisation | |
| Type | Tertiary Leprosy Care Hospital |
| Services | |
| Emergency department | Yes |
| Beds | 110 beds |
| History | |
| Opened | 1957 |
| Links | |
| Website | https://tlmnepal.org |
Anandaban Hospital aka Anandaban Leprosy Hospital is a non-government specialized tertiary leprosy care hospital located in Lele, Lalitpur in Bagmati Province of Nepal.[1][2][3][4] It provides service to about 50,000 leprosy and general patients every year.[5]
In partnership with International Nepal Fellowship, it runs Green Pastures Hospital and Rehabilitation Center in Pokhara.[6][7]
History
[edit]It was established in 1957 with the support of the Christian International Non-government organisation, The Leprosy Mission (TLM) in Lele, the southern part of Lalitpur.[8] Since 2005, TLM Nepal has been working as an independent NGO to provide specialist tertiary care and technical support for Leprosy control programs with the partnership between TLM International and the Government of Nepal.[9]
Departments
[edit]The departments Anandaban Hospital includes:[10][11]
- Anesthesiology Department
- Laboratory Department
- Radiology Department
- OPD : Orthopedics, General Surgery, Pediatrics, General Medicine, Dermatology, Gynecology and Obstetrics,
- Emergency Department
- Pharmacy Unit
- Pathology Department
- Physiotherapy Department
- Satellite Clinic
References
[edit]- ^ "Nepal hospital trials 'life-changing' treatment for leprosy wounds". The Guardian. Retrieved 15 January 2024.
- ^ "Altruistic healthcare models in Nepal". Nepali Times. Retrieved 15 January 2024.
- ^ "Anandaban Hospital Patan Clinic on Hamro Doctor". Hamro Doctor. Retrieved 15 January 2024.
- ^ "Anandaban Hospital on The Leprosy Mission Nepal". The Leprocy Mission, Nepal. Retrieved 15 January 2024.
- ^ "The Leprosy Mission began its work in Nepal in 1957 and is now the largest organisation working in leprosy in Nepal". The Leprocy Mission, North Ireland. Retrieved 15 January 2024.
- ^ "New treatment offers hope for Nepal's leprosy patients". Eurasia Review. Retrieved 15 January 2024.
- ^ "Nepal: Christian Charities Battle 'Eliminated' Leprosy". Nepali Times. Retrieved 15 January 2024.
- ^ "TLM Nepal - Anandaban Hospital". Leprosy Information Services. Retrieved 15 January 2024.
- ^ "History of TLM Nepal". Leprosy Mission. Retrieved 15 January 2024.
- ^ "A new lifesaving Trauma and Emergency Centre for Nepal's flagship leprosy hospital". Retrieved 15 January 2024.
- ^ "Anandaban Hospital & Training and Technical Support, Mid-Term Evaluation Report" (PDF). Retrieved 15 January 2024.