FREE HEALTH CAMP 2024
at Phillim, Sirdibas, Tsum-Nubri Rural Municipality, Gorkha District, Gandaki Province.
PROVIDING MEDICAL SUPPORT
Introduction:
In collaboration with Elevate Nepal, HERO (Humanitarian Efforts Reaching Out), and the local municipality’s office of Tsum-Nubri, a four-day health camp was organized in Phillim, a remote but central community in Northern Gorkha from 1st to 4th March 2024. The camp was organized by a team of doctors, nurses, volunteers, and other healthcare professionals to provide free medical services to the community. The camp was successful in reaching out to a large number of patients, with a total of 1600 patients visiting the camp.
CAMP LOCATION
Philim Village, Sirdibas Ward, Tsum-Nubri Rural Municipality 3, Gorkha District, Gandaki Province, Nepal.
SCHEDULE
The free Health Camp was scheduled for March 2024. It included 4 days of travel and then 4 days of the camp (March 1 through 4, 2024). The camp opened at 9 a.m., closed at 4 p.m., and included a one-hour lunch break for doctors, staff, and volunteers.
THE TEAM
This free Health Camp included 8 doctors, 2 acupuncturists, 5 certified health assistants, 8 interpreters, 2 lab technicians, and 14 volunteers. The founder and president of all three organizations were present, along with a few other representatives.
Conclusion:
The four-day free Health Camp provided to the remote communities in and around Sirdibas concluded with resounding success, bringing much-needed healthcare services to this underserved region. Over the course of the camp, hundreds of residents received medical consultations, treatments, and essential medications, addressing a wide range of health issues from common illnesses to chronic conditions.
The dedicated team of healthcare professionals worked tirelessly to ensure that every patient was attended to, providing both immediate care and valuable health education. This initiative not only improved the well-being of the local population but also fostered a sense of hope and connectivity, highlighting the profound impact of accessible healthcare in remote areas.
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