At Wongchhu Sherpa Memorial Hospital, our Dr. Paul Auerbach Emergency Department stands as a symbol of our commitment to deliver immediate, compassionate, and high-quality emergency care to the people of Solukhumbu and surrounding regions. This unit is named in honor of Dr. Paul Auerbach, one of the hospital’s principal donors and a passionate advocate for rural and wilderness medicine
Department Overview:
- 5-bedded emergency unit equipped to manage a broad range of urgent and life-threatening conditions
- Operates 24/7 with a highly committed team of:
- MBBS doctors
- Skilled nurses and trained paramedics
- Periodically supported by MD/MS doctors and U.S. medical residents, strengthening our clinical expertise through global collaboration
- Provides care for trauma, acute illness, maternal and neonatal emergencies, and more
Key Emergency Services:
- 24/7 Emergency Medical Services
- Ambulance service for referrals and patient pickups
- On-site laboratory and X-ray facilities Emergency deliveries and antenatal care (ANC)
Weekly Emergency Load:
- Treating an average of 15 emergency cases per week, including:
- Road traffic injuries & trauma
- Acute medical and surgical conditions
- Obstetric and neonatal complications
Referral Support:
In cases needing advanced intervention, we refer patients to:
- Phaplu District Hospital, Solukhumbu
- Okhaldhunga Community Hospital
- Tertiary care hospitals in Kathmandu
Our Commitment
At the Dr. Paul Auerbach Emergency Department, every second counts. Our round-the-clock services ensure that no emergency is left unanswered—bringing together local dedication and international expertise to serve our rural communities with excellence.
