Shahid Dharmabhakta National Transplant Center (SDNTC) is located in Dudhpati, Ward No. 17, Bhaktapur, approximately 12 km from Kathmandu (distance should be verified with an official map reference). The center is also referenced in the provided text as the Human Organ Transplant Center (HOTC).
The center was established in 2012 under Nepal’s Ministry of Health. The same source text also mentions the inauguration of outdoor and indoor services by the office-holders.
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SDNTC delivers specialized services related to organ failure management and transplantation, including outpatient care, inpatient care, dialysis, and transplantation-related clinical services. It also supports organ donation and transplant coordination activities (confirm scope and current coverage).
SDNTC aims to:
Expand organ transplantation services in Nepal
Provide specialized healthcare services related to organ failure and transplantation
Improve access to essential services (including subsidies/free services where applicable)
Increase organ donation (living and deceased donation) while promoting gender equity in transplantation
Conduct research related to kidney and other organ failures in Nepal
Advocate for policy improvements related to transplantation and organ failure care
Organize health camps for disease screening (confirm current frequency and locations)
Educate the public on organ failure, transplantation, and organ donation
Train healthcare professionals to expand services across Nepal
Service availability can change over time. Confirm current offerings directly from SDNTC/MoHP sources before publishing.
Kidney transplantation (service details and annual volume must be verified)
Liver transplantation (including live donor procedures, as stated in the provided text—verify)
Deceased donor (brain-death) donation and transplant pathway support (verify current practice, approvals, and scope)
The provided text mentions the following nephrology-related services (verify availability and eligibility rules):
Hemodialysis
Continuous Ambulatory Peritoneal Dialysis (CAPD)
Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT)
Plasma exchange
The provided text lists urology procedures such as:
Mini Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy (Mini PCNL)
Cystoscopy
TURP, TURBT
Ureteroscopy (URS)
Uroflowmetry
Gastroscopy, colonoscopy
ERCP
Endoscopic ultrasound
Laparoscopic cholecystectomy
Liver and pancreas resection-related surgeries
Diagnostics and procedures such as:
ECG, TMT, ambulatory blood pressure monitoring
Stress echocardiography, transoesophageal echocardiography (TOE)
Open heart surgery (verify service continuity and scope)
Lung resection, bronchoscopy, video-assisted thoracoscopy (VATS)
Arteriovenous fistula creation
Catheterization lab services including angiography/angioplasty (verify)
General laboratory testing
Serology, microbiology
Immunohistology and immunohistochemistry (verify availability)
X-ray and ultrasound
CT scanning
Modalities such as:
Ultrasound therapy
TENS
Interferential therapy
Muscle stimulation
Laser therapy
A 24-hour pharmacy service
A free bus service for patients.
The Organ Transplant Act 2072 and Regulation 2073 and links them to cadaveric donation and living donor expansion. Before publishing, verify:
Official titles, dates, and provisions
What SDNTC is authorized to do under current law and directives
Current consent, documentation, and oversight requirements
The following points are presented in the provided text and must be verified with official records before publication:
First liver transplant in Nepal on 2016-12-07 (AD)
First brain-death donor kidney transplant on 2017-05-11 (AD)
Free dialysis and free kidney transplant services introduced in 2016 and 2017 respectively (confirm policy scope and eligibility)
“132 kidney transplants in FY 2016/17”
First open heart surgery on 2016-11-17 (AD)
Typically, a transplant/dialysis center may require:
Patient identification documents
Referral papers or prior medical records (if referred)
Recent lab reports/imaging (if available)
A caregiver/attendant for major procedures and follow-up visits (if required)
Pre-registration or appointment steps
Add SDNTC’s confirmed steps for:
OPD registration
Dialysis enrollment and scheduling
Transplant evaluation pathway
Donor evaluation pathway (living donation)
Deceased donation coordination and documentation (where applicable)
Follow-up schedule and long-term monitoring
The provided text includes specific cost comparisons and claims of free services and lower prices. Because fees and subsidy policies are highly sensitive and can change, publish only after verifying from official SDNTC/MoHP sources.
Until verified, present fees like this:
“Fee/subsidy policies may apply depending on service type and government provisions. Confirm current charges at SDNTC’s billing/administration desk.”
Current organogram/titles:
Executive Director
Clinical departments: Urology and Transplant, Nephrology, Pathology, Cardiology, Radiology/Radiography, Hepatology and Gastroenterology, Hepatobiliary Surgery, Nursing
Administration: Under Secretary, Section Officer, Account Officer
Support departments: Pharmacy, Physiotherapy
Disclaimer
This profile is for informational purposes only. It is not medical advice and is not a substitute for diagnosis, treatment, or guidance from qualified health professionals. For urgent symptoms or emergencies, seek immediate medical care through the appropriate service.
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