Dasharath Chand University to Begin Classes in Magh, Plans to Expand Teaching Hospital to 500 Beds

Dhangadhi: Medical education is set to begin at Shaheed Dasharath Chand Health Science University in Geta, Kailali, in the last week of the upcoming month of Magh. With seats allocated for four academic programs, including MBBS, the way has been cleared for producing doctors and other healthcare professionals within Sudurpaschim Province.

Preparations for the start of academic activities have accelerated following the Medical Education Commission’s allocation of seats for four programs for the 2083/84 academic session. According to university Registrar Dr. Bhim Chand, classes will begin in the last week of Magh in line with the Commission’s academic calendar.

“In accordance with the Medical Education Commission’s calendar, teaching will commence in the last week of Magh,” Registrar Chand said.

The Commission has allocated 50 seats for the MBBS program in Geta, along with 20 seats for Nursing, 10 for B.Sc. Medical Lab Technology (MLT) and 10 for B. Optometry. A total of 90 students will be able to enroll in these four programs during the first academic session.

Registrar Chand described the allocation of MBBS seats in Geta as a significant achievement for both the university and the health education sector across Sudurpaschim Province. The development is expected to lay the foundation for producing doctors within the province and increase the availability of skilled healthcare professionals in the future.

Alongside the launch of medical education, the university has prioritized expanding services at its teaching hospital. Chand said preparations are underway to bring a 300-bed teaching hospital into full operation this year while also advancing plans to operate a 500-bed facility.

“We have already installed 622 beds,” Chand said. “The 300-bed hospital will be fully operational from this year, and the 500-bed facility will also be initiated.”

The university plans to expand modern diagnostic and treatment services at the hospital beginning this year. According to Chand, services including CT scans, MRI and a Cath Lab will be brought into operation.