“At Kathmandu Institute of Child Health, we’re committed to enhancing healthcare quality and reducing our environmental impact. Partnering with Gham Power has enhanced patient safety, supported green hospital goals, and contributed to the fight against climate change. It’s a step forward in creating sustainable healthcare solutions for Nepal’s future.” –Prof. Dr. Bhagwan Koirala
Nepal’s child healthcare system struggles with growing demand, limited access in rural areas, reliance on traditional medicine, and frequent power outages. These issues not only affect the quality of pediatric services but also slow the growth of healthcare facilities for children. These obstacles highlight the urgent need for improved infrastructure and resources to ensure better healthcare for Nepal’s children.
Kathmandu Institute of Child Health Care (KIOCH), located in Damak, Jhapa, is a hospital dedicated to improving children’s healthcare in Nepal. Under the leadership of Prof. Dr. Bhagwan Koirala, KIOCH is committed to providing accessible, high-quality medical care and specialized treatments for children, particularly in areas with limited healthcare resources.
KIOCH has embraced solar energy as a sustainable solution to ensure uninterrupted operations and enhance service quality. At the personal request of Prof. Dr. Bhagwan Koirala, Gham Power volunteered to design and implement the system. As a result, a 31.6 kW solar system was successfully installed, providing the hospital with a reliable and eco-friendly power source to support its critical healthcare services.
This initiative with financial support from GRID Alternatives and the expertise of Gham Power, involved training 10 international volunteers from RES in off-grid solar installation, following strict global safety standards. The newly installed solar system now powers KIOCH with stable and sustainable energy, cutting electricity costs significantly while ensuring reliable power for up to 200 hospital beds, enabling uninterrupted and efficient healthcare services.
KIOCH’s move to solar energy helps to create a greener and more sustainable environment. This project will reduce 70 tons of carbon emissions and displace 10.5 kiloliters of diesel over 25 years, setting a powerful example of eco-friendly progress in Nepal’s healthcare sector.
Contributed by – Aakriti Timilsena, Marketing Assistant