Bayalpata Hospital suspends free treatment after government takeover

Hundreds of mostly poor and vulnerable patients denied treatment under government health insurance and social security schemes.

Bayalpata Hospital, which has long been recognised for its model of accessible rural healthcare in Achham, has suspended both health insurance and services under its social security unit since mid-August. The move comes after the hospital was brought under government management. Hundreds of patients, mostly poor and vulnerable, are now unable to afford treatment.