Balrampur hosp expands dialysis unit, reduces wait time
This is expected to reduce the patient wait time for dialysis from 12-15 days to around 5 days, offering major relief to those suffering from chronic kidney ailments.
Of the 28 machines, 15 are operated directly by the hospital, and 13 are functional under the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model. With this increased capacity, the hospital can now cater to around 40-45 patients daily.
Balrampur Hospital is the only govt facility in the district offering dialysis services.
Due to a heavy patient load and frequent referrals from other institutions, the hospital was under considerable pressure.
Earlier, only 5 of the 7 hospital-run machines were working, limiting daily sessions to 10-12 and forcing many patients to return untreated. The upgrade was made possible after the hospital received five machines from the National Health Mission (NHM) in March, and five more were donated by a private organisation this week, said hospital director Dr Dinesh Kumar.
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