Earthquake in Western Nepal

Our thoughts are with all of those affected by the earthquake that hit western Nepal on 3rd November, which killed over 150 people, injuring many more and devastating homes and communities. Several of the DFN team were involved in relief efforts. Newly qualified DFN nurse, Sita, had just started her first job at Surkhet hospital, when she and her colleagues, including DFN Doctors, Lalit and Purna, were called upon to help victims of the disaster. Patients, having received first aid at the scene, were rushed to them for further treatment. Injuries ranged from soft ...

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Case Study by Dr. Meena: A Young Mother in Need of Emergency Care

Thank you to Dr. Meena (pictured here with fellow DFN doctor, Nahakul) for sending us this case study from her time working in Mugu. This case illustrates how Meena and her colleagues’ quick actions and decisions led to a positive outcome for a young mother and her baby, despite working in a setting with limited resources.  It is just one of the many, many cases that shows the vital importance of quality maternity care being in reach of patients to decrease the levels of maternal and infant mortality in the region. 'A 19-year-old female from Mugu was brought to our ...

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Trustee Trip to Nepal 2023

Our founder, Dr. Kate Yarrow, and Operations Manager, Caz Winter, have recently returned from a very successful trip to Nepal. The short trip was jam-packed with meetings, allowing us to secure and manage partnerships, troubleshoot student issues and move forwards with planning exciting new projects. Meetings with senior staff at our partner medical schools included the signing of agreements for the scholarships for two very deserving new medical students, as well as discussions of scope for wider collaboration. We also enjoyed meeting our brilliant partner charities, ...

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Handel’s Messiah for Doctors for Nepal

This December, in partnership with the incredible Baroque Collective, we bring you, Handel’s Messiah, a fundraising concert for Doctors for Nepal. By attending, you’ll be contributing to the advancement of healthcare in rural Nepal, so mark your calendars for an extraordinary evening. Handel: Messiah Alexandra Kidgell, sopranoRebecca Leggett, mezzo sopranoRichard Bignall, tenorRobert Davies, baritone The Baroque Collective SingersThe Baroque CollectiveAlison Bury, leaderJohn Hancorn, director Special advanced booking for DFN supporters from 17.09.23: ...

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London to Brighton Cyclists Triumph!

Inspirational cyclists, Nigel Lewers and Konrad von Szczepanski, conquered the London to Brighton bike ride at the weekend in aid of DFN. They successfully completed the the 55 mile long ride on Sunday, which took them from Clapham Common, through the Surrey and Sussex Countryside, finishing at the seafront in Brighton. Through their efforts they raised an incredible £1215 for DFN. This will make a real difference to the lives of people in rural Nepal and we can't thank them enough for taking on this challenge! Would you like to take on a sporting challenge for ...

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