Bir Hospital Closes OPD to Hold Loud Anniversary Event Inside Surgical Building led by Health Minister Poudel, Disrupting Services
Summary:
On Monday, the 136th anniversary of Bir Hospital was celebrated with a loud and disruptive event held inside the hospital’s surgical building, led by Health Minister Pradip Paudel. To accommodate the program, all OPD (Outpatient Department) services were closed after 11 AM, leaving many patients without medical services despite the hospital announcing free OPD tickets for the day.
The event took place in the ground floor open area of the surgical building, a critical area housing essential services like X-ray, ultrasound, pharmacy, and payment counters. The noise from the speeches, amplified by speakers, disturbed patients, including those recovering from surgery and critically ill individuals on oxygen support.
This practice of holding noisy programs inside the hospital has been ongoing for years, despite criticism. Experts and hospital staff argue that such events should be held outside or in halls to avoid disrupting patients and medical services. The hospital administration and Health Minister Paudel have continued this tradition, even though it clearly hampers patient care and hospital operations.
In summary:
- OPD services were shut down during the anniversary event inside Bir Hospital.
- Loud speeches and noise disrupted critical hospital areas.
- Patients and staff faced difficulties moving within the hospital.
- Experts suggest avoiding such events inside hospitals to protect patient care.
- Despite criticism, the tradition continues under current hospital leadership and health ministry.
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