Rapti Provincial Hospital Faces Staffing Shortage Amidst Increased Patient Load

Rapti Provincial Hospital in Tulsipur, Dang, which is approved for 50 beds, is currently operating with 141 beds due to a high patient load. The hospital faces a significant shortage of manpower, with only 74 sanctioned staff positions despite proposing 515 for a 200-bed capacity. The hospital administration chief highlighted the lack of attention to their Organization and Management (OMN) survey for four years, impacting its operation as a referral center.