Rapti Provincial Hospital
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LocationTulsipur, Dang, Lumbini Province, Nepal
TypeProvincial Level Hospital
| Rapti Provincial Hospital | |
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| Geography | |
| Location | Tulsipur, Dang, Lumbini Province, Nepal |
| Coordinates | 28°08′10″N 82°17′51″E / 28.13611°N 82.29750°E |
| Organisation | |
| Type | Provincial Level Hospital |
| Services | |
| Emergency department | Yes |
| Beds | 200 beds |
| History | |
| Former name | Rapti Zonal Hospital |
| Opened | 2033 BS (1976-1977) |
| Links | |
| Website | https://rph.lumbini.gov.np |
Rapti Provincial Hospital is a government hospital located in Tulsipur, Dang in Lumbini Province of Nepal.[1] The hospital is considered a crucial resource for healthcare to poor citizens who cannot afford treatments in the private hospitals. It is referred as one of the largest hospital in Nepal. People living in Salyan, Rolpa, Rukum, Pyuthan and Jajarkot also takes advantage of this hospital service. According to Government of Nepal it was upgraded to 50 bedded hospital in 2065 BS (2008-2009).[2] Currently, it's running with 141 functioning beds as a provincial hospital.[3] It provides Emergency and OPD services with zero cost for tickets.[4]
