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A three-day free ear Outreach Camp was conducted in Lamjung District Community Hospital from 9th to 11th of Falgun (21st to 23rd February). 348 people benefited directly from the camp.A team of medical doctors along with ear care workers, including

public health professionals and other supporting staff, were involved in the camp. Free of cost syringing services along with audio testing was provided during the three days. 79 patients received syringing and 106 had an audio test, of which 29 were referred to GPH Ear Centre for further investigation and treatment.

EAR OUTREACH

The Introductory Palliative Care Workshop held on 26th and 27th of Falgun (10th & 11th March) at GPH resulted in positive changes to the participants. This was a 2-day workshop facilitated by professors Pradeep

Vaidya and Rajesh Gongal, Dr Ruth Powys (Russell) and Dr Bruce Hayes (medical superintendent of GPH). The 28 participants came from GPH and 8 other clinical services and many enthusiastic participants eagerly want to implement this knowledge in their setting.

PC REFRESHERS WORKSHOP

On 19th of Falgun (3rd March), INF Nepal celebrated World Hearing Day at GPH Ear Centre with the theme, “Check Your Hearing”. The event proceeded through a series of engaging activities from free ear screening and audio tests, ear awareness stall, intercollege ear

exhibition competition and general sports. The event generated strong public interest and participation with the objectives of raising awareness on how to prevent deafness and hearing loss and promote ear and hearing care. The event was graced with the presence of about 1000 visitors of which 348 received free ear

WORLD HEARING DAY

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screening tests. Five colleges participated in an ear exhibition where they presented very innovative and informative ear stalls.

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Stuart McAra Head of Engagement, TLM Scotland visited the hospital during 5th to 8th of Falgun (17th to 20th February). The purpose of his visit was to meet leprosy patients on the ward, take case stories and pictures for fund raising. TLM Scotland has been supporting the hospital’s leprosy work through TLM Nepal.

STUART MCARA FROM THE LEPROSY MISSION (TLM), SCOTLAND

“I just wanted to say thank you again for taking the time out to show me around Green Pastures. The work done there by you and your team is truly inspirational and it was a privilege to be able to witness even just a little taste of it.” Liz wrote after she visited the hospital on 10th of Falgun (22nd February). Liz has been long-time supporter of INF Nepal work through INF UK.

LIZ TAPP FROM THE UK

A team of 12 Rotarians from the Rotary Club of Regency Park, South Australia, visited the hospital and the INF Nepal Gorkha GRACE Project on 30th of Falgun and 1st of Chaitra (14th & 15th March). The purpose of their visit was to observe INF’s hospital and community work. For some of the group it was their first visit to Nepal. The Rotary Club has been supporting INF for many years. Recent support from the Club has enabled us to purchase an anaesthetic machine, a portable x-ray machine and an autoclave. We will also soon be in possession of an industrial washing machine thanks to the generous support of the Club.

ROTARIANS FROM ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA

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Krishna Khadka, ex-minister (Ministry of Women, Children and Senior Citizens) visited the hospital on 6th of Falgun (18th of February). He observed the hospital work and appreciated the hospital’s contribution. INF Nepal’s Executive Director, Mr. Krishna Adhikari led the tour.

EX-MINISTER’S VISIT

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Tika Devi Baral (name changed for anonymity), a 59-year-old poor farm worker from Kaski district is also a leprosy affected patient, undergoing treatment in GPHRC.

When she was in her early 40s she started taking medication for diabetes prescribed by a physician. After two years she started having an unusual sensation in her leg and also developed a wound in her left foot. Three years ago she was diagnosed with leprosy and after having been diagnosed, surgery was conducted on her previously developed wound (foot). Although the doctors were reluctant to send her home immediately, she went home and did not carry out any self-care work which resulted

into worsening of her deformity including her both hands and eyes. She developed clawing of both hands and she was unable to carry out her daily chores. Instead of visiting the hospital, she started taking ayurvedic medicine which did not did not make any significant difference to her already deformed hands, eyes and insensate feet. The wounds on her feet had also worsened by this time.Now, having received reconstructive surgery on her left thumb and left eye, she has been under rehabilitation and continuous self-care in GP for the last 6 months. She needs further reconstructive surgery for her claw hand and right eye, which is planned for the near future but it also depends on her physical condition. She is slowly improving but recently she has been affected by a cataract. Despite the social stigma, she has been receiving the full support of her family to fight against the disease. Approximately 0.7 million rupees (including surgery and accommodation) is required for her treatment. Your generosity allows us to continue to provide the treatment and care for those who cannot afford it. Whatever you can give will make a difference.

To donate click https://www.inf.org/donate/ and then choose Green Pastures Hospital.

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WE WOULD LIKE TO WELCOME OUR NEW STAFFMEMBERS TO THE TEAM:

TILAK DURA

Bio Medical Technician

PASTORAL CARE : HIGHLIGHTS OF THE MONTH

• Roofing work ongoing• Cladding and wall work ongoing

DEVELOPMENT WORK AT GPH

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SERVICES STATISTICS -- Falgun 2075 (Mid Feb - Mid March 2019)

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