B.P.koirala institute of health science

B.P. Koirala Institute of Health Sciences (BPKIHS), established in 1993, upgraded to a University in 1998, is an autonomous Health Sciences University with a mandate to work towards developing socially responsible and competent health work force. Striving continuously to meet the health needs of the eastern region of Nepal at the primary, secondary and tertiary levels is its primary responsibility. BPKIHS has been visualized as a self-governing, self-reliant International Health Sciences University attracting students and teachers from all over the world to its constantly innovative educational programmes. Read more

Social Health Programme

People should not remain devoid of health care because of lack of money. BPKIHS is committed to provide research and trial based advised to HMGN for the improvement of Health Sectors. Approximately 35% of patients attending the hospital can not afford the tertiary level treatment needed. It was discovered through focused group discussion in village, that on an average they are spending NRs 1000 /head/year for their health needs. It was also found out through community research that people are spending higher percentage of their income on tobacco and alcohol. Receipt of recommendation letters for free treatment from political parties, NGO, INGO, etc. Keeping all the above mentioned factors in mind, We offered various alternatives/optio