45 results for author: Caz Winter
Dr. Santosh Passes His License Exam
Brilliant new doctor, Santosh Upadhayay, has passed his license exam! Passing the Medical Licensing Exam will allow him to practice as a professional physician once he completes his internship year at PAHS. Having almost completed his study thanks to his DFN scholarship, he will be going on to serve in the rural areas later in 2024. Congratulations Santosh!
Nurse Yuna Reports on Menstrual Health Awareness Project
Report on Community Education and Awareness about Menstrual Hygiene
By Yuna Shahi
Date: 11th January, 2024
I am pleased to provide this report on the activities I have undertaken to educate the community on the significance of menstrual hygiene in Mahawai, Kalikot District. I organized a community workshop on 6th January, 2024. It took more than 1 hour to reach in that community by foot and 56 participants were involved. Menstrual hygiene is a crucial for women’s health, and fostering awareness within the communities is essential for overall well-being. This report details a community education and awareness initiative focused on menstrual ...
(Watch) Earthquake Relief: Dr. Lalit’s Experience
Following the November 2023 earthquake that struck Jajarkot, western Nepal, killing around 200 people and injuring many more, DFN consultant, Dr. Lalit has reported on his part in relief efforts:
https://youtu.be/cDxf_gZHXSg
Raising Awareness: DFN Nurse Reports on Family Planning Initiative
Report on Health teaching on Family Planning in Community
By Yuna Shahi
Date:15th November, 2023
In many communities, there is a lack of awareness on family planning remains a significant barriers to reproductive health. To address these issues, again I organized a community workshop in another ward of Mahawai, Kalikot District on 7th November, 2023 with the help of Rajkumari Dura mam to provide family planning health teaching directly within the community by walking through its neighborhood. This reports highlights the objective, methods, challenges and impact of this community-centric approach.
The primary objectives of the family ...
DFN Doctors Volunteer at Health Camp
DFN doctor, Man Bahadur Darji, took part in a health camp this week, along with colleagues, including fellow DFN Doctor, Kamal Hamal.
They helped 150 patients by volunteering to conduct diabetes and hypertension screening. With diabetes becoming increasingly prevalent and cardiovascular disease a leading cause of death in Nepal, screening camps are an invaluable resource.
For Dr. Man, this is also a great opportunity to gain valuable experience during his internship year, ahead of working in the remote regions next year, where health camps like this are a lifeline for many patients who live days away from the nearest hospital.