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Shahid Dharmabhakta National transplant Center- SDNTC (Human Organ Transplant Center- HOTC) is situated at Dudhpati-17, Bhaktapur, a beautiful and a serene place at the distance of 12 kilometers from Kathmandu. It was established in 2012 by the Ministry of Health to strengthen and expand organ transplantation services in the country. The outdoor inauguration of the center was facilitated by the then Health Minister Rajendra Mahato, while the indoor service was instituted by the then Health Secretary Dr. Pravin Mishra. This center started its services merely with the out-patient and dialysis services, but within a few years of its establishment it has extended its services beyond dialysis and organ transplantation.
It is under the directorship of Senior transplant surgeon Dr. Pukar Chandra Shrestha
An estimated figure shows that the incidence of kidney failure in Nepal is 3,000. Likewise, 1,000 people develop liver failure annually. The estimated diabetic population who might be benefitted from pancreas transplantation in Nepal is 30% which is 10% of total population. Thus, increasing concern towards non- communicable diseases and organ failure resulted in the establishment of this center.
OBJECTIVES:
The specific objectives of this center are:
With continuous hard work and world class results in transplantation, this center has become successful in leading the country in the field of organ donation and transplantation. In the Fiscal year 2016-17, this center created history by adding various milestones in the orbit of organ donation and transplantation.
Organ Transplant Act 2072 and regulation 2073 was passed opening doors for cadaveric organ donation, pair- exchange programs and expansion of living donor pool.
Dear All, Warm Greeting!
It's the matter of great privilege for me and my team to present Human Organ Transplant Center, Bhaktapur as the leading transplant center of Nepal government. The Human Organ Transplant Center, also known as Shahid Dharmabhakta National Transplant Center, was established in 2012 by the Ministry of Health with an idea to strengthen and expand organ transplantation services in the country. This hospital is designated as a center of excellence in the fields of Renal and Liver Transplant services. This hospital has already celebrated its 11th glorious anniversary as best center for Organ Transplantation in the country. Over the past couple of years, we have been able to grow from the infancy phase to the current level of operation and services where there is an average 200 kidney transplants taking place annually. We are doing our best to give good medical, surgical and nursing care. Our vision is to deliver patient care in highly efficient manner with exceptional quality at affordable prices. It's the multidisciplinary team leads the region in total number of transplants performed and is ranked among the best transplant center in the country. It has already transplanted 1102 kidneys and 13 livers with 99% and 90% success results respectively. The hospital has been successful to persuade the government to provide free dialysis and transplant which otherwise is out of reach of population. We constantly making an effort to acquire newer knowledge, skills and upgrade ourselves to keep pace with best center of organ transplantation in the country. Our focus is to assist the government in spreading transplant and dialysis services across the country. Similarly, we also have been creating awareness about organ donation and transplant through nationwide awareness campaigns such as world kidney day celebration, conference, seminar, workshop, events, convey message through social media etc.
We are always looking forward for your continuous support and advice in the days ahead. Hope you enjoy this brief journey with our hospital.