Chaudhary Foundation hands over 18-bed ICU ward to Bir hospital

KATHMANDU: Chaudhary Foundation has handed over the newly set up ICU ward at the country’s oldest Bir Hospital to the hospital management. The Foundation has established the ICU ward to support the treatment of people infected by the second wave of Covid-19.

Nirvana Chaudhary, Vice Chair of Chaudhary Foundation handed over the ICU ward to Dr. Jageshwor Gautam, Chief Executive Officer of Covid-19 Unified Central Hospital (Bir Hospital) amidst a program organized at Bir Hospital.

A total of 18 ICU bedswere set up with nine beds on the first floor and another nine on the second floor inthe new building of BirHospital. The ICU ward is equipped with the latest generation technology available in the global market. The hospital has recently started treating Covid-19 patients on these two floors.

Binod Chaudhary, Chairman of Chaudhary Foundation stated that the ICU ward was established at Bir Hospital to provide easy access to treatment for all.

“Our priority now is to save the lives of common people infected with coronavirus.And, we realized the need to properly equip thecountry’s most accessible hospital.This was the sole reason for choosing Bir Hospital,”said Chaudhary, adding, “As we battle this pandemic, we should not forget that every life is important. Hence, it is essential to expand the services and access of public hospitals like Bir Hospital.”

 

Fiscal Nepal |
Friday June 11, 2021, 11:46:28 AM |


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