Kanti Children’s Partners Bhaktapur Cancer Hospital For Free Treatment
16th March 2026, Kathmandu
Nepalese healthcare sector, two premier government institutions, Kanti Children’s Hospital and Bhaktapur Cancer Hospital, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to streamline and enhance pediatric cancer treatment.
Kanti Children’s Partners Bhaktapur Cancer
This strategic partnership aims to provide integrated, high-quality care for children battling cancer within the government’s public health framework.
Integrated Treatment and Resource Sharing
The agreement, signed by Dr. Pankaj Ray, Director of Kanti Children’s Hospital, and Dr. Ujwal Chalise, Director of Bhaktapur Cancer Hospital, establishes a formal mechanism for service exchange. Under this MoU:
Joint Treatment Planning: Specialists from both hospitals will collaborate to design comprehensive treatment plans for patients.
Technology Exchange: Services or medical technologies unavailable at one hospital will be provided by the other.
Expert Mobility: The hospitals will facilitate the exchange of medical doctors and provide specialized training for healthcare staff.
Bridging the Gap in Specialized Services
The collaboration specifically addresses the lack of certain advanced facilities at Kanti Children’s Hospital. Patients at Kanti will now have seamless access to sophisticated services at Bhaktapur Cancer Hospital, including:
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Radiation Therapy and IMRT (Intensity-Modulated Radiation Therapy)
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IHC (Immunohistochemistry) and Flow Cytometry
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Complex Onco-surgeries requiring Frozen Biopsy or HIPEC (Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy).
Looking ahead, both institutions plan to introduce highly specialized services like PET Scans and Bone Marrow Transplants through coordinated efforts.
Free Treatment for Children Under 14
The most significant highlight of this partnership is the provision of free cancer treatment for children under the age of 14. This initiative is expected to provide immense relief to underprivileged families who previously struggled to afford long-term oncology care.
Additionally, patients can utilize these services through the National Health Insurance Program, further lowering the financial barrier to life-saving treatment.
This historic synergy between two major state-owned hospitals is set to redefine the quality, accessibility, and management of pediatric cancer care in Nepal, ensuring no child is left without treatment due to technical or financial constraints.
