Shahid Dharmabhakta National Transplant Center

Shahid Dharmabhakta National Transplant Center (SDNTC), Bhaktapur - शहीद धर्मभक्त राष्ट्रिय प्रत्यारोपण केन्द्र

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.

What the center provides

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).

Core objectives

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

Major healthcare services

Service availability can change over time. Confirm current offerings directly from SDNTC/MoHP sources before publishing.

Transplantation services

• 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)

Nephrology and dialysis services

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

Urology services

The provided text lists urology procedures such as:

• Mini Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy (Mini PCNL)

• Cystoscopy

• TURP, TURBT

• Ureteroscopy (URS)

• Uroflowmetry

Gastroenterology and hepatology services

• Gastroscopy, colonoscopy

• ERCP

• Endoscopic ultrasound

• Laparoscopic cholecystectomy

• Liver and pancreas resection-related surgeries

Cardiology and cardio-thoracic/vascular services

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)

Pathology and laboratory services

• General laboratory testing

• Serology, microbiology

• Immunohistology and immunohistochemistry (verify availability)

Radiology and imaging

• X-ray and ultrasound

• CT scanning

Physiotherapy and rehabilitation

Modalities such as:

• Ultrasound therapy

• TENS

• Interferential therapy

• Muscle stimulation

• Laser therapy

Pharmacy services

A 24-hour pharmacy service

Patient support services

A free bus service for patients.

Legal and policy context

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

Reported milestones

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)

Service access guidance for the public

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

Cost and subsidy notes

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.”

Organizational structure

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.