News from our doctors and medical students
News from our Doctors
Our newest DFN doctors, Meena and Nahakul, are both currently working as interns in Patan Hospital, Kathmandu. On our recent Trustees visit to Nepal it was very rewarding to see them finally working as newly qualified doctors in the hospital – we are extremely proud of all their achievements. Both will soon be heading out into rural Nepal to take up work placements.
“I’m really looking forward to going back to my village and working there as a doctor. 6 years ago I was just a boy who had many dreams like others, but he couldn’t ...
Nursing Scholarship News
We are extremely pleased to announce that we will be extending our nursing scholarships this forthcoming academic year. In July 2017 we will be commencing the selection process for the new nursing and midwifery course at Patan Academy of Health Sciences, Kathmandu. The students will undertake a three year course to become graduates of nursing and midwifery, and sign an agreement to be posted to a remote area for a minimum of two years post-graduation.
Later this year we will be recruiting for nursing students to commence studies at the Karnali Academy of Health Sciences ...
Running places available
We have 2 FREE PLACES for the MANCHESTER HALF MARATHON on Sunday 15th October 2017, and another 2 FREE PLACES for the BRIGHTON MARATHON 2018 on Sunday 15th April 2018. We would love it if you would like to take part in these great sporting events and fundraise for Doctors for Nepal. All we ask is that you raise at least £350 in sponsorship and for that you will get FREE ENTRY into the event and your very own DFN running vest.
Please email cesca@doctorsfornepal.org for further information.
Watch this space for more news about other running events in which you can take ...
Two years on from Nepal earthquake
It is hard to believe that 2 years have passed since the enormous earthquake that rocked Nepal. From a recent visit to the capital – one could believe that life is back to normal; but it does not take much to see and feel the longstanding effects from the damage. Many still live in fear of a further quake, and thousands are still living in temporary accommodation, awaiting the funds pledged by the government (no-one has yet received the full re-building costs). Progress is slow, especially up in the remote mountain areas, and healthcare facilities are still waiting to be ...
Travelling to Manma in Kalikot District
Kate, one of our trustees Dr Nat Thurtle, and one of our newly qualified Doctors for Nepal, Nahakul, have travelled out to Kalikot to visit Manma Hospital where Kate first worked as a doctor for Médecins Sans Frontières, and where some of our documentary “Namaste – a Himalayan Journey” was filmed. Here’s what Kate has to say:
“Amazing day in Kalikot. Welcomed by local media over breakfast, we met Nahakul’s beautiful family, taught at the hospital in Manma, then showed our film NAMASTE – A HIMALAYAN JOURNEY to the village. Feeling great about the future of ...
