Rapti Academy of Health Sciences
राप्ती स्वास्थ्य विज्ञान प्रतिष्ठान
TypeDeemed
Established2017
ChancellorPrime Minister of Nepal
Location,
{28°02′15″N 82°29′32″E / 28.0375078°N 82.4921895°E / 28.0375078; 82.4921895
Vice ChancellorDr. Bikash Lamichhane
Websiterahs.edu.np

Rapti Academy of Health Sciences (RAHS) is an autonomous institution located in Ghorahi, Dang in Lumbini Province of Nepal.[1] Following the government's decision to open one state-owned medical college in each province, the legislature parliament of Nepal unanimously endorsed the Rapti Health Science Academy Bill 2074 on 10 October 2017.[2] People from Lumbini Province and Karnali Province are highly benefitted by the health services provided in RAHS.

History

It was established as a Health center in 2016 BS (1959-1960), which was then upgraded as a 15 bedded Mahendra Hospital in 2021 BS (1964-1965). Whereas, in 2050 BS (1993-1994) it was extended to 25 bedded hospital, then to 50 bedded in 2064 BS (2007-2008). The hospital was advanced as Rapti Sub-regional Hospital in 2065 BS (2008-2009). Later, the number of beds were upgraded from 50 to 100 in 2071 BS (2014-2015) by the Government of Nepal . In 2074 BS (2017-2018) Rapti Sub-regional Hospital was promoted to Rapti Academy of Health Sciences and currently is a 300 bedded tertiary level hospital.[3][4]

Departments

According to the centre, provided facilities include.[5][6]

Academics

It has started its own School of Nursing, which runs nursing programs of all levels including Bachelor of Nursing Science and BSc Nursing. It also runs its own School of Public Health which offers MPH degree. It also provides Masters level of degree on Obstetrics and Gynecology, Orthopedics, General Practice.[7]

Journal of the Academy

The academy publishes a journal, the Journal of Rapti Academy of Health Sciences (JRAHS), which provides a platform for researchers, educationists and education administrators to publish their works.[8]

References

  1. "RAHS begins technology-friendly laboratory service". The Rising Nepal. Retrieved 29 December 2023.
  2. "Rapti Academy of Health Sciences". Edu Sanjal. Retrieved 29 December 2023.
  3. "Introduction of RAHS". RAHS. Retrieved 29 December 2023.
  4. "Subcommittee formed to look into Rapti Academy of Health Sciences". Seto Pati. Retrieved 29 December 2023.
  5. "Departments in RAHS". RAHS. Retrieved 29 December 2023.
  6. "Rapti Academy of Health Sciences starts new and more services". Radio Nepal Online. Retrieved 29 December 2023.
  7. "Introduction of RAHS". RAHS. Retrieved 29 December 2023.
  8. "Journal of Rapti Academy of Health Sciences (JRAHS)". RAHS. Retrieved 30 December 2023.


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