Birendra Army Hospital Chauni

About Birendra Army Hospital Chauni

Birendra Army Hospital Chauni (also officially known as Shree Birendra Hospital - SBH) is a premier tertiary-care military teaching hospital located in Chhauni, Kathmandu Metropolitan City-15, Bagmati Province. Tracing its organizational origins to the Tri-Chandra Military Hospital established in 1925 AD (1982 BS), the hospital at Chhauni was formally established in 1990 AD (2047 BS) under the Directorate General of Medical Services (DGMS) of the Nepali Army.

In addition to serving active-duty personnel, retired military veterans, and their families, Shree Birendra Hospital extends specialized outpatient and emergency clinical services to the civilian public. As a recognized teaching and clinical training hospital, it operates in close synergy with the Nepalese Army Institute of Health Sciences (NAIHS), providing advanced clinical exposure for medical, nursing, and allied health sciences students. Historically, it has also conducted technical health training programs in basic medical and diagnostic disciplines affiliated with the Council for Technical Education and Vocational Training (CTEVT).

Quick Institutional Profile

Academic Programs Offered

Shree Birendra Hospital conducts clinical practical training and paramedical instruction:

• Pre-Diploma / TSLC in Community Medical Assistant (CMA): Technical healthcare training historically affiliated with CTEVT, preparing auxiliary healthcare workers for primary clinical services.
• Pre-Diploma / TSLC in Medical Laboratory Technology (Lab Assistant): Technical laboratory training focusing on fundamental pathology, hematology, and clinical diagnostics.
• Clinical Training & Residencies: Core teaching hospital rotations for undergraduate (MBBS, BSc Nursing, BMLT, BPH) and postgraduate medical students under the Nepalese Army Institute of Health Sciences (NAIHS).

Key Facilities & Infrastructure

• Tertiary Hospital Infrastructure: Modern 635-bed tertiary referral healthcare facility expanding toward 900 beds.
• Clinical Departments: Inpatient and outpatient departments (OPD), emergency care, intensive care units (ICU, CCU, NICU), and advanced surgical operation theaters.
• Diagnostic Laboratories: Comprehensive diagnostic pathology, biochemistry, microbiology, and hematology laboratories.
• Radiology & Imaging: Digital X-ray, ultrasonography, CT scan, and advanced imaging modalities.
• Specialized Units: Hemodialysis center, physiotherapy and rehabilitation units, blood bank, and 24-hour pharmacy services.
• Academic Infrastructure: Clinical conference halls, seminar rooms, and institutional library access for medical trainees and researchers.

Admissions and Eligibility Guidelines

• Technical Paramedical Programs: Eligibility for TSLC / Pre-Diploma health courses requires completion of the Secondary Education Examination (SEE) as mandated by CTEVT guidelines, with selection based on CTEVT entrance examinations and institutional quotas.
• Clinical Rotations & Internships: Coordinated through the Nepalese Army Institute of Health Sciences (NAIHS) for enrolled medical and healthcare science students.
• General Inquiry: Prospective trainees and candidates can obtain application procedures and intake notices directly from the Directorate General of Medical Services (DGMS) or the hospital administration office.

Location & Contact Information

• Address: Chhauni, Ward No. 15, Kathmandu Metropolitan City, Kathmandu District, Bagmati Province
• Phone: 01-4285620
• Email: [email protected]
• Website / Official Portal: http://www.birendrahospital.mil.np/ | https://www.nepalarmy.mil.np