The first satellite hospital in KIOCH's nationwide network, established in Damak, Jhapa. Serving Koshi Province with 50+ specialized pediatric beds, state-of-the-art NICU/PICU, emergency care, and dedicated audiology services.
Children Treated Till Now
Overwhelming trust across Koshi Province
KIOCH-Damak Children's Hospital has been continuously operational since 2023 with 50+ beds and has seen more than 252,000+ children till now. It is very famous in Damak and surrounding districts, operating at high capacity and proving the fact that this specialized pediatric project was needed in Nepal for so long.
Explore the hospital infrastructure, pediatric wards, NICU/PICU cleanroom units, and diagnostic facilities at our Damak satellite site.
Operational satellite hospital facility located at Red Cross Complex in Damak, Jhapa District, Koshi Province.
24/7 child-friendly triage, 10 emergency beds, 26 general IPD beds, and 7 private cabins.
Equipped with advanced incubators, radiant warmers, and continuous vital monitoring.
State-of-the-art antibacterial vinyl flooring and central air conditioning with HEPA filters.
Equipped pediatric surgery operating theater with sterile airflow and immediate ramp connectivity.
Dedicated audiology and ear examination suites providing comprehensive child hearing care.
According to the 2021 census, there are around 4.96 million people in Koshi Province, with a population density of 192 per square kilometer. Damak is one of the most important commercial and demographic hubs of Jhapa District.
The current population of Jhapa is 998,054 (census 2021) and the average population density is around 621 people per square km. Jhapa adjoins two other major districts of Nepal, namely Morang and Ilam. It also serves as the direct medical gateway for Panchthar and Taplejung, two northern hill and mountain districts of Province 1.
The total direct catchment population for the Damak Children's Hospital is around 2 million people with approximately 900,000 children who previously had to travel long distances to Kathmandu or cross international borders for specialized pediatric care.
The establishment of this first satellite hospital was made possible by the visionary initiative of Red Cross Damak, local municipality leadership, generous donations from individuals, corporate houses, and the provincial government.
Province 1 total population (Census 2021) with a density of 192 people/km².
Strategic hub district with high population density of 621 people/km².
Serving Jhapa, Morang, Ilam, and gateway to northern Panchthar & Taplejung.
Providing specialized pediatric care to almost a million vulnerable children.
Delivering full-spectrum pediatric care, emergency stabilization, critical care, and specialized child health services to families across Jhapa and Koshi Province.
All general pediatric outpatient care, round-the-clock 24/7 pediatric emergency triage, acute trauma, and rapid stabilization beds.
Advanced 10-bed Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) and 6-bed Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) with HEPA air filtration and continuous vital monitoring.
Selected pediatric sub-specialty clinics including cardiology, nephrology, respiratory medicine, and rotational consultant visits from the Kathmandu hub.
Specialized screening, diagnostic audiology, and personalized rehabilitation for children with hearing impairments in eastern Nepal.
26 general IPD beds and 7 comfortable private cabins designed for family-centered recovery and patient dignity.
Modern surgical suite equipped for elective and emergency pediatric procedures, supported by dedicated anesthesiology and post-op care.
Comprising Consultant Pediatricians, Registrars, Medical Officers, specialized nurses, pharmacy staff, radiologists, and laboratory scientists.
The hospital is organized with specialized clinical units configured to provide seamless continuum of care from emergency intake to critical stabilization and inpatient recovery.
| Service / Clinical Unit | Bed Capacity |
|---|---|
| Emergency Beds24/7 pediatric triage, resuscitation, and rapid emergency stabilization | 10 |
| Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)Advanced cleanroom neonatal incubators, warmers, and critical monitoring | 10 |
| Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU)State-of-the-art PUF panel walls, antibacterial vinyl, HEPA filtration | 6 |
| IPD General Beds (26) + Cabins (7)Comfortable inpatient general wards and dedicated private patient cabins | 33 |
| Operating Room (OT)Dedicated pediatric surgical suite with direct ramp/lift connectivity | 1 |
| Outpatient (OPD) ClinicsMulti-specialty consultation rooms for general and subspecialty pediatrics | 5 |
| Total Hospital Bed Strength | 50+ Beds |
The existing building was constructed as per the building code of Nepal and underwent extensive renovation, seismic retrofitting, customization, and modern clinical installation.
The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) and Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) are state-of-the-art facilities finished with seamless PUF panel walls, antibacterial vinyl flooring, and central air conditioning equipped with HEPA filters for superior infection control.
A dedicated patient ramp runs from the ground floor directly to the ICU and Operation Theatre, supported by a heavy-duty medical elevator and an auto-switching generator power backup.
With an almost twelve million children's population in Nepal, there is an urgent need for concentrated efforts in making high-quality child healthcare available, accessible, and affordable.
KIOCH aims to be the leading institution for delivery of healthcare for children in Nepal and set an example of child centered care. KIOCH puts forward a new approach of coordinated care to maximize child health outcomes and quality of life. This project is an investment in the future health of our country, the children of Nepal.
Damak Children's Hospital works in close coordination with Kathmandu Children's Hospital (Hub) for telemedicine consultations, senior physician rotations, and tertiary referrals.
