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Cancer has become a growing public health problem in Madhesh Province of Nepal, home to around 6.1 million people. The province records a rising number of cancer cases each year, with the most common types being oral, lung, cervical, breast, and gallbladder cancers. High rates of tobacco and smokeless tobacco use, poor dietary habits, and low awareness and screening coverage contribute significantly to the problem. Many patients are diagnosed at late stages due to limited cancer diagnostic and treatment facilities within the province, forcing families to travel long distances to centers like B.P. Koirala Memorial Cancer Hospital in Chitwan. Strengthening early detection, public awareness, tobacco control, and cancer care infrastructure in Madhesh is vital to reducing preventable deaths and improving community health outcomes.
Binaytara Foundation Cancer Center (BTFCC), Janakpur, is a specialized cancer hospital located in Kadam Chowk, Janakpurdham, Madhesh Province, Nepal. Established in 2018, it is the first dedicated cancer hospital in the province, aiming to make quality cancer care accessible to people of southern Nepal and the nearby border areas of India. The hospital currently operates with 25 beds and provides a range of services, including cancer screening, diagnosis, chemotherapy, surgery, palliative care, and pathology.
BTFCC conducts regular awareness and free screening camps for breast, cervical, and oral cancers to promote early detection. The hospital's mission is to ensure that no patient has to travel long distances for cancer treatment. An expansion plan is underway to develop a 200-bed comprehensive cancer and research hospital in Janakpur, which will further strengthen cancer care and research in Madhesh Province.
The Cancer Equipment Support Project aims to strengthen the diagnostic and treatment capacity of the Binaytara Foundation Cancer Center (BTFCC) in Janakpur, Madhesh Province, Nepal. As the first and only cancer hospital in the region, BTFCC serves thousands of patients who would otherwise need to travel long distances for care. The project hypothesizes that by providing an endoscopy system, a colonoscope, patient monitors, endoscopy examination beds, procedure table, mobile equipment cart, reclining patient chairs, storage cabinets, workstation desks and chairs, etc. This enhancement is expected to lead to earlier diagnosis, better treatment outcomes, and reduced patient hardship, ultimately contributing to lower cancer mortality in southern Nepal.
Objectives of the Cancer Equipment Support Project for Binaytara Foundation Cancer Center (BTFCC), Janakpur
Strengthen Diagnostic Capacity:
To equip BTFCC with modern diagnostic tools to enable early and accurate detection of various cancers.
Enhance Treatment Services:
To provide essential oncology equipment such as chemotherapy infusion pumps, surgical instruments, and patient monitoring systems to improve the quality and safety of cancer treatment.
Improve Access to Cancer Care in Madhesh Province:
To reduce the need for patients to travel long distances for diagnosis and treatment by upgrading local facilities and services within BTFCC.
Build Institutional Sustainability:
To strengthen BTFCC's capacity to function as a regional cancer referral and training center, promoting sustainable, community-based cancer care in southern Nepal.
Promote Early Detection and Reduced Mortality:
To support outreach and screening programs with appropriate diagnostic equipment, enabling early intervention and reducing preventable cancer deaths in the region.
Beneficiaries of the Cancer Equipment Support Project for Binaytara Foundation Cancer Center (BTFCC), Janakpur)
1. Cancer Patients of Madhesh Province:
The primary beneficiaries will be cancer patients from Madhesh and neighboring provinces who will gain access to timely diagnosis, quality treatment, and affordable care close to home.
2. Low-Income and Rural Communities:
People from rural and economically disadvantaged backgrounds-who often delay treatment due to high travel and medical costs-will benefit from improved local cancer services.
3. Women and Vulnerable Groups:
Women, who face high rates of cervical and breast cancer, will benefit from enhanced screening and early detection facilities provided by the new equipment.
4. Healthcare Professionals:
Doctors, nurses, and technicians at BTFCC will gain hands-on experience with advanced oncology equipment, improving their technical skills and service efficiency.
5. Regional Health System:
The broader health system of Madhesh Province will benefit through reduced patient referrals, improved cancer data collection, and strengthened institutional capacity for long-term cancer management.
In statistics, more than 2 million people with this project from Madhese Province.
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