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Gorkha Municipality Introduces Acupuncture Service for Alternative Healthcare

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Gorkha's Bhimsen Thapa Rural Municipality has launched an acupuncture service at the Baguwa Health Post, aiming to provide accessible and effective alternative healthcare for conditions like nerve issues, joint pain, and paralysis without medication. This initiative marks the first time such a service is available in the district, expanding local access to traditional and alternative treatments alongside modern medicine.

  • The service is intended to treat patients with nerve, joint, and paralysis-related diseases, offering a non-medicinal approach.
  • Bhimsen Thapa Rural Municipality initiated the service under its approved program for the current financial year.
  • Health branch chief Bheshraj Khanal stated that the service aims to provide accessible and effective alternative healthcare at the doorstep.
  • The rural municipality believes this service will benefit patients with chronic joint pain, muscle pain, and nerve-related problems, as well as complex physical issues like paralysis.

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