SATV, Kathmandu, October 13— The Pokhara branch of Overseas Friendship International Hospital was officially inaugurated today, marking the end of a one-year trial operation period and the beginning of full-scale medical services in the city.

The hospital extended its sincere gratitude to the Pokhara Municipal Government, the local Health Bureau, and all leaders of relevant health institutions for their strong support throughout the hospital's development.

According to hospital officials, the successful opening of the Pokhara branch is also built upon the excellent reputation accumulated by the Overseas Friendship International Hospital Kathmandu during more than five years of stable operation in the Nepali capital.

Over the years, the hospital has brought great convenience to local Nepalese residents and has effectively guaranteed community health services. It has long undertaken emergency medical support for the entire Thamel tourist area, contributing to the development of Nepal's tourism industry by providing professional and meticulous medical care for tourists from around the world.

Hospital services, including emergency rescue, ambulance transportation, helicopter medical transfer, and standardized clinical treatment, have won wide recognition and high praise from numerous patients, many of whom have expressed sincere gratitude for the professional care they received.

Officials wished the Pokhara branch continued progress and long-term development in the medical field.

Moving forward, the hospital said it will keep delivering reliable, high-quality medical services for local Nepalese people, as well as for foreigners living, working, doing business, studying, traveling and trekking in Nepal. It pledged to continue creating value and safeguarding the health and safety of every patient.