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Duncan Hospital is a 200-bedded hospital situated in Raxaul, Bihar. It was started by Dr H. Cecil Duncan in 1930. Later Dr Trevor Strong and his wife Patricia set the hospital on its present course, establishing a fine surgical and obstetrical tradition. The hospital was managed by Regions Beyond Missionary Union until 1974 when it was handed over to EHA. It is located in the north west of Bihar on the highway to Kathmandu on the border with Nepal, and is the only secondary referral centre run by the voluntary sector for 3 districts in North Bihar (6 million population) and southern Nepal (5 million).
Telemedicine Networking - With assistance from Christian Medical College Vellore & Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO), the program was initiated in July 2006, and has been very effective for conducting Continued Medical Education (CME).The CME programme is facilitated through
- Broadcast of Live lectures, presentations and demonstrations
- Tele-Radiology: Entails projections of Ultrasonography & X-rays etc.
- Session recording: Facility to record live lectures, presentations etc.
- Return Interaction: Return interaction provided through existing terrestrial links.
The hospital was designated as a Microscopy Centre under the RNTCP to eradicate Tuberculosis. Weekly clinical and mortality meetings and CMEs for the medical team were reintroduced. Laparoscopic surgery was also restarted. |
Key Accomplishments
- Mother and Child Health Block - After many months of planning, preparation and prayer, the construction of the new Mother and Child Health block began in June 2006. Through the new MCH block, the hospital aims to provide better services for the increasing number of patients. Over the past year, remarkable progress was made, and the building shell stands completed today. It will house the paediatrics, obstetrics and gynaecology outpatient clinics and inpatient wards as well as Intensive Care Unit and Operating Suites. The construction of new residential quarters was also initiated.
- Maternal and reproductive health is one of the most important services offered by the hospital. This year the hospital conducted 5411 deliveries, achieving an all-time high. This has led to a reduced maternal and perinatal mortality rate among the women in North Bihar.
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