MOBILE HEALTH CLINIC

In November 2004 WFN organised a 12-day Mobile Health Clinic which visited villages in 3 districts in Eastern Nepal ; namely Sunsari, Morang and Jhapa.  The Clinic comprised two dentists from Germany , two local doctors, a pharmacist from WF's pharmacy in Kathmandu and, where possible, a gynaecologist, all of whom worked in a voluntary capacity providing free medical care to the local people. 

WFN's Pharmacist, Alina Kharel (one of the first residents at the shelter and achieved top marks in her Pharmacy degree at Kathmandu University ), organized and arranged for medicine to be donated by local drug manufacturers.  The medicines were distributed free of charge in accordance with prescriptions issued by the doctors.

The dentists averaged around 50 patients per day, while the doctors averaged 100 patients per day.  Using local people and WF volunteers as translators, the dentists were able to educate each patient about correct cleaning technique, which is crucial to preventing tooth problems.  The Clinic was very successful and WF hopes to be able to arrange additional health camps in the future.

HEART OPERATION A SUCCESS

Early in 2003 the Women's Foundation appealed to supporters for donations to assist a woman who was in need of a heart operation. WF was overwhelmed with support from around the world, raising sufficient funds to cover the costs of the heart operation as well as supporting others who required surgery of a minor nature. The operations were a success and the women have been able to lead a healthy life thanks to the contributions of WF's many supporters around the world.