Bhaktapur: The historic 121-year-old Bhaktapur Hospital has been declared the best hospital in Nepal after scoring 90 out of 100 in the federal government's Minimum Service Standard (MMS) evaluation. The announcement was made at a public program organized under the Hospital Management Strengthening Program.

This marks the fourth consecutive time Bhaktapur Hospital has topped the national rankings.

Bagmati Province Health Minister Kiran Thapa, addressing the event, praised the hospital's consistency and announced that Rs 10 million has been allocated to launch neuro services at the hospital. He also revealed plans to start dialysis services within a month, with budget allocations planned for the renovation of the hospital’s old building in the upcoming fiscal year.

Health Secretary Dr. Sumitra Gautam commended the dedication of hospital staff and management, highlighting Bhaktapur Hospital as a model for the province’s 12 other regional hospitals. She also announced the upcoming launch of the Bagmati Health App, which will allow real-time monitoring of patient data across 13 provincial hospitals.

Roshni Tuitui, head of the MMS evaluation team and associate professor at Bir Hospital Nursing College, confirmed Bhaktapur Hospital's top rank among 300-bed secondary 'B' level hospitals across Nepal. She recommended that the hospital now be elevated to the status of an institution.

Top Rankings:
1st: Bhaktapur Hospital – 90 points

2nd: Lumbini Provincial Hospital – 89 points

3rd: Bharatpur Hospital – 88 points

Bagmati Province Rankings:
1st: Bhaktapur Hospital – 90 points

2nd: Dhading Hospital – 82 points

3rd: Trishuli Hospital – 81 points

Acting Director Surendra Prasad Bhatta reported a notable rise in outpatient, inpatient, surgical, and maternity service demand over the past year.

Other dignitaries at the event, including Vice Chancellor of Madan Bhandari Institute Dr. Pradeep Gyawali, officials from the Health Directorate, and local representatives, emphasized the role of effective leadership in hospital improvement.