All-access childless treatment services have been started in government hospitals for low-income couples.
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After the introduction of Intra Uterine Insemination (IUI) service at Koshi Hospital, it has helped couples suffering from childlessness.
Every day 10 to 15 couples come to the infertility treatment clinic run by Aspalal for infertility treatment. The clinic, which is being run by the Gynecology and Obstetrics Department of the hospital, is being run for the first time in a government hospital outside the federal capital.
Dr. Runa Jha, the medical superintendent of the hospital, said that the low-income couple who could not afford to go to a private hospital felt relieved after the service was launched.
"We started the service at the hospital with the aim of providing treatment services in the government hospital to the poor and underprivileged couples who cannot go to the private clinic for infertility treatment", he said, "Still, the information about the services provided by the infertility clinic has not reached enough people, that's why the unexpected number of clients have come No. Dr. Anjudev, Head of Gynecology and Obstetrics Department of
hospital and Gynecologist Dr. Madhumita Rana are serving in the said clinic. Services from consultation, preliminary tests to IUI, if necessary, are provided through the department.
Chief Dr. Anjudev says that many couples who cannot afford private hospitals have gained hope after testing, counseling and treatment are conducted here at government hospitals at affordable fees.
He says, 'We have fixed the fee of IUI service at around Rs 6,000. Which is double or more in private clinics. This has given great relief to middle-income couples as the fees have become cheaper.
The childless treatment service started by the
hospital, which can be taken from the insurance, is going to be a relief for the health insurers. According to the hospital, the clients who are affiliated to the insurance can use the insurance card to get most of the necessary check-up and treatment services at a low cost. According to Dr. Anjudev, the head of
, this service will come as a great relief for the couples who are facing the problem of childlessness. "With some exceptions, most examinations can be done through the health insurance plan," he said, "Our desire is to provide services to patients at the lowest possible cost." Pointing out the need to provide more information about
treatment to the general public, he also said that he believed that increased access to insurance would make treatment services easier. He said that it is expected that this will directly benefit the families who are deprived of treatment due to financial reasons.
