Healthcare is a dire need for citizens in rural Nepal. Despite advancements in the medical field around the world, healthcare is still an unattainable and complex issue, especially in conservative and underdeveloped communities. Citizens from these areas suffer from preventable diseases because of a lack of knowledge and accessibility to healthcare professionals. Just like education, healthcare is a right of every individual and we are continuously making efforts to help the impoverished learn to take better care of themselves.
We started a 2-day Women’s Reproductive and Child Health Camp around different areas in Gaurishankar Rural Municipality in October, and November 2023, and April this year. These activities were held at different locations where dedicated healthcare professionals examined participants through Electrocardiogram (ECG), Visual inspection with acetic acid (VIA), Ultrasound Sonography (USG), gynecology, general check-ups, and general eye examinations. Classrooms were repurposed as clinics to maintain geographical accessibility among the participants.
Our initiative did not stop at these preliminary examinations. After the patients underwent these necessary check-ups, they received their prescribed medications free of charge. For cases identified as uterine prolapse requiring surgery, patients were provided with follow-up support and directed to referred hospitals for free treatment. Similarly, students diagnosed with refractive errors were given free corrective glasses corresponding to their prescriptions.
Over seven days, our child health camp served 1,748 students (890 female, 858 male) across five sites. The data is as follows:
- 66 students received eyeglasses
- 86 were identified with refractive errors
- 6 with cataracts
- 14 students had ocular allergies
- 4 had heart conditions (referred for further tests)
- 2 were referred for speech and behavior therapy
As we also focused on women’s reproductive health, we were able to help them with proper diagnosis and treatment. Our records show:
- 1,165 women benefitted from this program
- 92 cases of Pelvic Organ Prolapse (POP)
- 47 ring pessary insertions
- 18 surgical referrals
- 786 VIA inspections
- 44 VIA-positive cases were treated via Thermo Coagulation
- 414 cases of Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID) were identified
Although women and children were the central beneficiaries of our program, we also catered to 45 men for free medical checkups. If we can help anyone be aware of their health conditions to improve their quality of life, we are more than happy to accommodate these individuals.
In the end, we did not let the opportunity pass to inform our participants about our main advocacy: Human Trafficking. Hopefully, they will go home more comfortably as we helped them take care of their bodies, and also their safety.
We are looking forward to sending more good news like this. If you wish to help and become a part of our larger fight, you can donate today.
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