TACOMA, Washington — Although the poverty rate decreased in Nepal through the 2010s, many families are still impoverished or live in danger of falling into extreme poverty. As such, the Nepalese people are in need of hospitals that provide affordable healthcare. There are four notable low-cost hospitals in Nepal: Gunjaman Singh Hospital, Chaurjahari Hospital Rukum, Siddhi Memorial Hospital and Lamjung District Community Hospital. Through these facilities, numerous Nepalis in dire circumstances have the opportunity to receive the essential medical care that they need. Gunjaman Singh Hospital The first of the notable low-cost hospitals in Nepal is Gunjaman Singh Hospital (GSH), located in Pithuwa, Chitwan. Dedicated to serving the residents of Chitwan and the nearby district of Makwanpur, marginalized groups in both regions are able to receive necessary healthcare from this facility at low to no cost. Not only do they receive immediate medical care, but the patients also receive preventative and rehabilitative care. Additionally, the hospital works with various government leaders and supporters to develop programs and campaigns to reach populations in additional districts. Recently, GSH gained access to important medical technology, such as an X-ray and Cautery machine, to provide higher-quality care. The facility also has begun to address the issues of safe medical waste management and sustainable energy implementation.