Health Camp in Dhading
We led a team of 7 doctors, 2 nurses, a number of locally based medical staff and several volunteers into a beautiful yet remote area of Nepal. Based in the Dhading District the site for the Health Camp was Jarung School a place unreachable by anything other than walking.
- Over the course of the day 500+ patients were seen with a variety of illnesses
- Our pharmacy gave out medicines and other treatments
- Where on-the-spot treatment was not possible a number of referrals were made for specific tests and procedures
- 100% of patients who came to the camp were seen by a doctor
- Conditions diagnosed, treated or referred on included; Tuberculosis, A Failed Abortion, Malnutrition, Vomiting, Diarrhea, Reduced Vision, A Broken Collar Bone, Dizziness, Eye Infections and MUCH moreā¦
To see more photos and some of the challenges we faced please see our photo gallery
To learn a little more about the Dhading area please click here