Hospital and Health Services (HHS)
INF’s hospitals and health services provide essential medical care, offering everything from routine treatments to specialised surgeries. With a strong focus on high-quality, compassionate care, these services ensure accessible healthcare for underserved communities, delivering both preventive and specialised treatments that promote overall health and well-being.
Outpatient Visits. (2023-2024)
Inpatient Admissions. (2023-2024)
Bridging Gaps in Nepal’s Healthcare: INF Nepal’s Care for Under-Served Communities
Nepal’s healthcare sector is steadily advancing, but gaps remain, especially in areas like disability care and stigmatised illnesses. INF Nepal’s Hospitals and Health Services (HHS) are dedicated to bridging these gaps by offering life-changing, holistic care to under-served communities.
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Expanding Access to Specialised Healthcare Across Nepal: INF Nepal’s Hospitals and Rural Outreach
We operate three well-equipped hospitals: Green Pastures Hospital and Rehabilitation Centre (GPH) in Pokhara, Shining Hospital in Banke (SH-IB), and Shining Hospital in Surkhet (SH-IS). These facilities provide specialised services, including care for people with leprosy and disabilities, plastic and reconstructive surgery, ear disorder treatment, spinal cord injury rehabilitation, physical rehabilitation, obstetric fistula care, and palliative care. Additionally, HHS supports the Karnali Province Hospital by offering gynaecological and fistula treatment through a dedicated fistula centre within the hospital. Our outreach also extends into rural areas, delivering affordable, accessible healthcare to those with limited options.
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Surgeries Performed. (2023-2024)
New Leprosy Cases Identified.(2023-2024)
Hearing aids provided in the last year
Prosthesis and Orthosis provided in the last year
Wheelchair provided in the last year
Surgeries Performed in 2023-2024
People reached out through Community Outreach. (2023-2024)
Participated in fistula orientation provided to Community Groups, FCHVs, Health Professionals, Nurses and Doctors. (2023-2024)
Building Resilient Communities: INF Nepal’s Commitment to Equitable and Sustainable Healthcare
INF Nepal’s HHS plays a crucial role in advancing our broader mission. By aligning with both national and international health goals, we’re working to strengthen healthcare across western Nepal and contribute to Nepal’s commitment to equitable health outcomes. Through sustainable practices and a focus on holistic care, INF Nepal’s hospitals are building healthier, more resilient communities, making a tangible impact on global health initiatives.
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Technical
areas of work
Hospital and Health Services work in Nepal spans a wide range of technical areas, focusing on the following key areas:
Leprosy and NTDs
In 2010, Nepal’s Ministry of Health declared leprosy eliminated at the national level, with cases dropping below one per 10,000 people—a milestone to which INF’s efforts were formally recognised. However, leprosy remains a serious issue among Nepal’s poorest and most vulnerable populations, with around 2,600 new cases reported each year. Reducing the disease burden and achieving subnational elimination remain challenging. Our work in leprosy care includes health education, self-care techniques, reconstructive surgeries, therapies, and assistive devices. The recently launched Zero Leprosy Strategy 2030 aims to eradicate leprosy in INF’s areas and support Nepal’s goal of a leprosy-free nation by 2030.
Disability and Rehabilitation
In Nepal, 2.2% of the population lives with disabilities (Census 2021), a significant portion facing challenges that impact daily life. INF Nepal provides vital support across multiple disability categories, including physical, hearing, intellectual, speech, mental, and psycho-social disabilities, aiming to enhance quality of life for these individuals. Through comprehensive services like medical rehabilitation, surgical interventions, counselling, and health education, INF helps prevent and reduce complications, empowering individuals to live more independently.
Working closely with government hospitals, INF also provides mobility aids, financial assistance, and essential guidance throughout each patient’s care journey. By ensuring accessible, quality support, INF contributes to a more inclusive healthcare landscape for Nepal’s disabled communities, offering them hope and practical solutions to overcome the barriers they face.
Palliative Care and Chronic Disease
Palliative care is the newest focus for INF Nepal’s Hospitals and Health Services (HHS). In recent years, Green Pastures Hospital (GPH) has launched palliative care services for patients with chronic illnesses, alongside small-scale prevention programmes. Operating a dedicated 14-bed palliative care unit, GPH is committed to advancing this critical service through research, outreach, and advocacy. Today, GPH is a well-recognised training centre and a trusted referral hub for complex palliative care cases.
Ear Disorders
In Nepal, where 16.6% of the population suffers from hearing issues—one of Asia’s highest rates—INF’s Ear Diseases and Hearing (EDH) services at the Green Pastures Hospital Ear Centre provide critical care, from complex surgeries and hearing aids to speech therapy. Since 1997, INF has held annual ear camps across the West and Mid-West, and now the Ear Centre offers affordable, year-round treatment and training to combat hearing loss caused largely by preventable infections, especially in remote areas with limited access to care.
Community Outreach
Green Pastures Hospital provides comprehensive psychosocial counselling for individuals facing mental health disorders, with a special emphasis on conditions that impact physical health or limit functional abilities. By addressing the complex interplay between mental and physical health, Green Pastures aims to enhance overall well-being and improve quality of life for those in need.
Health Support Services
INF Nepal’s hospital support service aims to strengthen government health services by developing their capacity, improving the hospital settings and by providing expert technical assistance for gynaecological/obstetric fistula treatment and other services.
Obstetric Fistula
Obstetric fistula is one of the most severe and heartbreaking childbirth injuries, leaving women with chronic leakage of urine, faeces, or both. This often leads to ongoing health issues, depression, social isolation, and poverty. At the 17-bed Fistula Centre within Karnali Province Hospital, we provide essential surgery, treatment, and compassionate care to help women with obstetric fistulas regain their health and dignity.
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