KATHMANDU, DECEMBER 7
Minister for Health and Population, Mohan Bahadur Basnet, has emphasized the need to expand the 'Poison Information Centre' service to the local level. Inaugurating the 'Poison Information Centre' service established by Tribhuvan University Teaching Hospital, Clinical Pharmacology Department today, Minister Basnet commended the Teaching Hospital for its remarkable work in the education and health sector.
"This centre will function as telemedicine to address problems arising from poison consumption in treatment. The service will be operational immediately after providing the contact number, which the Teaching Hospital will make available in all wards," he mentioned.
Dr. Rakesh Ghimire presented data indicating that approximately 6,933 people commit suicide every year in Nepal, with 18-20 percent of them using poison.
Similarly, Dr. Ramu Pokharel expressed that the information center could save the lives of many people. Research and Policy Associate Professor of the Centre, Dr. Pradeep Gyawali, stated that the service could be expanded after identifying problems based on the country's geography.
The Clinical Pharmacology Department of TUTH has launched the 'Poison Information Centre' with the objective of providing appropriate suggestions and advice through experts to reduce the mortality rate of poisoned individuals and make treatment more effective.
The centre aims to provide necessary information within 24 hours.
According to the Department, individuals with inquiries about treatment after consuming poison can call 01-4502011. It is the first center in Nepal established institutionally to provide information regarding treatment after poisoning.
