.: Kushudebu Public Health Mission Nepal : News and Events :.

Kushudebu Public Health Mission Nepal is going to conduct "T.B." screening program at the medical centre at the end of February 2010. This programme is going to be advertised through local fm radio. The program include following medical test,

Chest x-ray.
Sputum test for AFB.
Mantoux test.

Report on patient flow in hospital from 7th August 2009 to 11th January 2010

Below is the detail report of our hospital from7-Aug-2009 to 11- January- 2010,regarding patient flow & treatment. The report reposted by Dr. Ashwani Sinha from Kushudebu Public Health Mission Nepal is as follows,

Total number of patient treated in hospital - 1001( in which)
Total number of Follow up patient - 251
Total number of Emergency Cases - 30

Details of different diseases treated are as follow,

S. No.	Diseases	No of Cases
1.	Pneumonia	5 cases
2.	Cut Injury	10 cases
3.	Liver Cirrhosis	1 cases
4.	COPD	4 cases
5.	PneuDiarrhoea with Hypovolemiamonia	7 cases
6.	Hypertention	2 cases
7.	CVA	1 cases

Note; Patient with Liver Cirrhosis & CVA was referred from our centre, to higher centre for further INV. & Treatment in Ktm ,where they passed away under going treatment

Most of the cases landed to our centre are as follow,

S. No.	Diseases	No of Cases
1.	Hypertension	136 cases
2.	Acid Peptic disease	110 cases
3.	Air Res.Tract Infection	98 cases
4.	Diarrhoea	70 cases
5.	COPD	65 cases
6.	Tonsilitis	55 cases
7.	Pneumonia	35 cases
8.	Otitis Media	20 cases

Most of the patients coming to our centre are from different places of the solukhumbu that takes an hour or even more. The details of the places and corresponding time taken are as follow,

S. No.	Location	Time need to walk
1.	Vakanjay	8 Hrs
2.	Taksindo	5 to 6 Hrs
3.	Thouptencholing	1 Hrs
4.	Tamakhani	4 to 5 Hrs
5.	Lamjura	3 to 4 hrs
6.	Taktor	1 hrs
7.	Mapung	1/2 Hrs
8.	Phukmucha	1 and 1/2 Hrs
9.	Pangkarma	1 hrs
10.	Salabesi	1 hrs
11.	MapuKhamjeng	1 Hrs

World Expeditions Community Project 2010 on April

With financial support from the travel doctor, Kushudebu Public Health Mission has made necessary arrangement for the construction of interior of the staff quarter building. The necessary wood for the construction will be arranged from the local community forest where as tiles, cement and other necessary materials are planned to import from Kathmandu.

We would like to thank all the doctors and world expedition party who have provided us the financial support for the construction work and also like to thank the entire participants who are coming to Nepal for participating in the world expedition community project 2010 on April.

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Appointment of New lab and X-ray technician

For continuous service of lab and x-ray facilities at health post, Kushudebu Public Health Mission Nepal had published an advertisement for vacant post of lab and X-ray technician in different news papers on 15th of November 2009 and selected Mr. Bes Raj Adhikari as the new lab and X-ray technician for the health post. He is going to join the health post from 1st of December 2009.

New lab and x-ray operator Mr besraj khanal working at medical center

Training program on "Cervical Cancer"

Kushudebu public Health Mission Nepal is also planning for lunching a training program on "Cervical Cancer" with cooperation with Cervical Cancer Foundation. We are going to send two persons from KPHMN for the training in soon future.

Join with us with world expeditions' community project 2010

We wish to thank the many people who have contributed significant monies for the purchase of the items of equipment and particular appreciation to World Expeditions and the participants who contributed their time undertaking three (3) "Community Projects" conducted during the year.

In the year 2010 world expedition is organising trip to Kushudebu Public Health mission. Participants will spend three days constructing the staff quarters which will result in the facility offering a much needed 24 hour service. On completion of the project work, participants will take a fully supported camping based trek into the Everest region to Namche Bazaar and Thyangboche to experience the most stunning mountain scenery on earth.

We look forward to meeting and working with our World Expeditions Community Project visitors in April 2010.

Adelaide Visit of Mr. Ang Tshering

Mr. Ang Tshering Sherpa was invited in different function organized by Wilderness School in Adelaide, Australia. The students of the school had preformed different play and items in the function. In the function, as the introduction of KPHMN and Nepal to the students, a documentary on Kushudebu Public Health Mission Napal and the country Nepal was presented by Mr. Ang Tshring Sherpa. And during the program, Wilderness school also made announcement of continuing their help and support especially in the field of development of health sector of Nepal.

We would like to honor heartily thank to Wilderness school for all the help and support, on the behalf of all the villager of Solukhumbu as well as people of Nepal.

Ang's JCU Presentation and Report

Plantation program at KPHMN

Kushudebu public health mission Nepal had organized plantation program with the help of the students of Junbesi School on august 2009 in the surrounding areas of the health post. About 80 students and teachers as well as the staffs of health post had participated in the programme by planting 6 different species of plants.

The programme was aimed to generate awareness of the fresh green environment among the students as well as to improve the surrounding environment of the health post making it more fresh and healthy.

Kushudebu public health mission Nepal heartily appreciate all the participants including students, teachers and staffs of the health post for their contribution and participation.

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www.ntnews.com.au has published a story on KPHMN

ON a mild morning in the small village of Junbesi, Dr Ros Vaughan is squinting at an X-ray.

Positioned on a light box hooked up to a power outlet on a veranda, she�s examining the insides of a Tibetan nun�s ankle. Although the woman has limped for more than an hour along a dusty track to reach the clinic, Dr Vaughan is sending her back with no more than paracetamol to ease her pain, which has been plaguing her for a couple of months. . .

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KPHMN has appointed new doctor at Junbesi medical center

According to the advertisement published for the post of Doctor at the Junebesi Health Center in different National Dailies, Kushudebu Public Health Mission Nepal (KPHMN) had received 12 applications. Among these applicants, KPHMN has selected Dr. Ashwani Kumar Sinha as the new doctor for the medical center and appointed him in the contract of one year starting from 4th of august 2009.

Please click here to download the application and bio-data of newly appointed doctor.

Australia visit of Mr. Ang Tshering Sherpa, President of Kushudebu public health mission Nepal.

The Kushudebu Public Health Mission Nepal heartily (KPHMN) likes to thank James Cook University, Brisbane, Australia and Ron Nanlervis Regional Director, International for providing the Scholarship of one week visit to Australia to the President Mr Ang Tshering Sherpa.

KPHMN hopes that the visit will be helpful in developing good relationship with James Cook University as well as believes in getting full support and guidance with valuable suggestion for the medical center situated at remote village areas of Nepal continuously in future.

Hopping for the success of the visit of the President Mr Ang Tshering Sherpa , KPHMN once again would like to humbly thank James Cook University, Brisbane, Australia and Ron Nanlervis Regional Director, International.

Please click here to download the mails with further details of the program in Australia
Please click here to view the Invitation form Australia

Award Ceremony at Kathmandu on 5th August 2009

James Cook University had awarded scholarship to the seven social workers from Nepal in the Award Ceremony held on 5th August 2009. The function was participated by their honorable guests, Ambassador of Australia Ms. Susan Grace, Manager of International Relation of James Cook University Mr. Ron Nankervis as well as President and Chief Executive of Justin Sharp and his wife.

Honorable Ambassador of Australia Ms. Susan Grace speaking at the award ceremony

The function was inaugurated by the president of Justin Sharp where honorable Ambassador of Australia also had shared his few words and congratulated all the scholarship holders. The Ambassador also had expressed her willingness to meet Ms Ang Tshring Sherpa after his visit to Australia.

The function was successfully held in presence of Nepali Media with a small tea party at the end.

Kushudebu Public Health Mission Nepal would like to thank the Organizing committee for providing scholarship program, and look forward for continuous help and support from James Cook University.

Group picture at award ceremony - Honorable Ambassador of Australia Ms. Susan Grace, Justin sharp President and Chief Executive Office, Manager of International Relations of James Cook University Mr. Ron Nankervis and Seven Award winner Nepali Social workers

Ang and his brother Ang Ngima with Honorable Ambassador of Australia Ms. Susan Grace at the award ceremony

Ang and his brother Ang Ngima with Justin Sharp President and Chief Executive Officer of James Cook University at the function

Ang with Justin Sharp President and Chief Executive Officer of James cook university and his wife at the award function

Ang with Justin Sharp President and Chief Executive Officer of James cook university at the award function

KPHMN is going to be connected with phone line from the end of this July

The medical centre is going to be connected with phone line from the end of this July. This will enable the staff of medical centre to consult with the District hospital in Phaplu as well as the medical specialists in Kathmandu . It will also be helpful to check updates of the medical centre what the centre is doing as well as to order the necessary drugs and equipment for the medical center.

The phone number of KPHMN is 0097719751001327

KPHMN would like to thank the two travellers (met Mr. Ang Tshering during a trip) who share the cost of phone line connection. It was their effort that makes possible The KPHMN to connect the phone line. Perhaps others traveller may think about working together to help the centre. All help is appreciated.

The world expeditions community project 2009 has been completed successfully

First of all we would like to thank for the travel doctor for their great contributions towards to the local health community.

Kushudebu Public Health Mission, Nepal, (KPHMN) has recently upgraded the medical center by installing a water tank, leveling the side of new house, paving in front of the OPD and dressing room, paving new tiles on the OPD and dressing floor, installing windows on the new buildings, re-sheeting Roof and painting the new windows. Most of the materials were brought from Kathmandu to Jiri and then carried by porters of 4 days walk.

This work was successfully done by people who came to Nepal through World Expeditions Community Project. Travelers came from Australia, Canada.

With the inspiration of all the hard work, suggestion and contributions received from these travelers, KPHMN has been encouraged to continue working on this community project in the remote area of Nepal.

All of the local people of Solukhumbu Beni VDC, the management committee and staff at KPHMN would like to thank them once again for their great contributions. We really appreciate their efforts and kindness and do hope to get benefit from their support in the future. Their work has made many improvements to the centre.

Complete roofing work with new windows and painting work

The facilities of the KPHM clinic has been improved through donations from travel doctor and flight centre, voluntary work of the World Expeditions Community Project members in the year 2008\2009 & the voluntary work of the local Management Committee.

A huge amount of building work has been done such as new roof, tiling, painting, stone pavement in front of the OPD and dressing room, install new water tank for staff quarters, and ground levelling.

The new staff quarters when completed will not only provide much more suitable housing for the clinic staff who now living in the clinic building but also help to free up much needed room in the clinic building for more consulting space. It is planned to have overnight facilities for patients who must travel up to 3 days to reach the clinic.

Flooring with ceramic tiles in clinic

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Kushudebu Public Health Mission, Nepal, (KPHMN) has recently upgraded the medical center by installing a solar panel, leveling and paving the access, and putting a new awning and windows on the buildings. Most of the materials were made locally and some came from Kathmandu.

This work was successfully done by people who came to Nepal through World Expeditions Community Project Travel and locals. There were two groups of travelers who came to the Beni VDC of Solukhumbu to work on these projects. Travelers came from Australia, New Zealand, England and America.

From all the hard work, suggestion and contributions received from these travelers, KPHMN has been encouraged to continue working on this community project in the remote area of Nepal.

All of the local people of Solukhumbu Beni VDC, the management committee and staff at KPHMN would like to thank them once again for their great contributions. We really appreciate their efforts and kindness and hope to benefit from their support in the future.Their work has made many improvements to the centre.

Kushudebu Public Health Mission Nepal is upgrading the facilities and equipment at the Centre. Trained staff to operate this equipment was advertised for in the Nepal national newspapers. Mr Rabi Dahal has been apponted to operate this equipment and Miss Ang Lhamu Sherpa has been apponted as a staff nurse.

Medical staffs with tibetan nuns at Kushudebu Medical Center

Medical team of Kushudebu Medical Center

New solar panel made locally in Junbesi

Head carpenter preparing the toilet area before tiling

Carpenter doing plaster work at the health center

Chairman and Domi Lama welcoming the first group by offering a traditional Khada (white scarf) to each visitor

Group One visiting the medical center on arrival

Group One visitors white washing walls at the medical center

Group One visitors doing painting work at the medical center

Group One visitors doing stone pavement work in the rain

Group One visitors doing awning and painting work at the center

Mr. Tim from Group One painting a newly made awning

Local carpenter doing roofing work

Completed awning

Stone pavement work

Completed stone pavement and awning

Group One group photo with local carpenter, committee members, medical center staff and the trekking crew at the end of the project work

Local from Beni 5 offering traditional sherpa drinks and sherpa songs at the farewell dinner party

Vice President Chungba Lama of the medical center, locals and staff welcoming the second group of visitors.

Mr Kazi Sherpa member of committee and Kumar Shrestha health assistant welcoming the second group by offering the traditional Khada (white scarf)

Local girls and boys from Beni 5 welcoming the second group by offering the traditional sherpa drink, Chang and traditional welcome songs

Second group doing leveling work at the medical center

Second group leveling the ground at the medical center

Second group doing painting work of the newly made awning

Completed awning and stone pavement work.

Completed awning

Second group photo with committee members, local carpenter, and medical center staff

Group farewell dinner

Group farewell dinner and some local girls performing traditional sherpa dances

Launching the book �Wilderness Nepal�

KPHMN�s President, Mr. Ang Tshering Sherpa, was invited to Australia by the Mayor of Adelaide and the Wilderness School, Adelaide. They visited for three weeks and were very warmly welcomed by the people there and had a very wonderful and unique experience before returning back to Nepal.

KPHMN would like to thank all the people in Australia who made this enjoyable trip possible. We are sorry that we were unable to visit all of the many people we know during our short stay in Australia.

The purpose of the visit was launching the book �Wilderness Nepal� which was written by the Wilderness School. A book launch was held at the Wilderness School and it was a huge success. The money from the sale of the books goes to the Bahdaure School, Annapurna region and the Kushudebu Public Health Mission Nepal medical centre in the remote Solukhumbu region of Nepal.

Photos of Programme

Ang Tsherin Sherpa with students at the book launch of the book �Wilderness Nepal�

The Principal and some students at the book launch

Ang Tshering Sherpa, Pemba Lamu Sherpa with the Mayor of Adelaide, Michel Harbinson, and Kathy Harbinson, at the book launch

Ang Tshering Sherpa signing Mayor of Adelaide, Michel Harbinson�s copy of �Wilderness Nepal�

Ang Tshering Sherpa giving an interview to the local newspaper

If you want to buy this book wilderness Nepal please contact in the following address the fund goes to the Boudhre school in Annpurna region and Kushudebu medical center in Solukhumbu region.

Contact e-mail address : snobbs@wilderness.com.au

Ang Tshering Sherpa and Dr. Sally Nobbs at the Wilderness School

Ang Tshering Sherpa and Dr. Sally Nobbs in a classroom of the Wilderness School

Ang Tshering Sherpa at the Wilderness School

Ang Tshering Sherpa signing copies of �Wilderness Nepal�

Ang Tshering Sherpa and Dr. Sally Nobbs signing books in preparation for the book launch of �Wilderness Nepal�

X-Ray Machine

Kushudebu Public Health Mission Nepal, with the financial help of donars bought the X-Ray Machine, ECG and Oxygen Concentrator. These have now been brought to the Medical Centre with the help of local porters.

Local porters carrying x-ray parts from Phaplu to the medical center

ECG Machine

Oxygen Concentrator

Unpacking new lab equipment for the Medical Centre.

The X-ray facility will operate from 9 -11am and in the evening from 4pm. This is when electricity is available in the district. The x-ray equipment is setup in a room by itself.

Assembling the x-ray parts at the medical center by engineer Mr. nabin k Jha

Finding the right place for X-Ray Machine

Engineer Mr. Nabin joining the Parts

X-Ray Machine Setup Completed

After advice from donors it was decided to establish a new local committee to operate KPHMN. This committee was established May 9, 2008. Local women are a part of the new committee. An application has been forwarded to the Chief District Health Office so that the Medical Centre administration can be approved. The centre will continue to operate in the future run by the local people, and known as KPHMN, aiming to maintain and improve the basic medical facilities available at the centre.

New local committee to operate the medical center.

The Medical Centre was visited and inspected by the Chief District Officers on May 8, 2008. Government support has been assured but this will be negligible due to Nepal’s economic and geographic limitations.

Government Officers, Medical Centre Local Committee
& Ang Tshering Sherpa at Medical Centre

Government Officers, Medical Centre Local Committee
& Ang at Medical Centre

Local Development Officer checking medication
provided by Government.

World Expeditions Australia ( www.worldexpeditions.com.au) has organized two groups to visit and work at the Kushudebu Public Health Mission Nepal Medical Centre in March and April 2009. The local committee, and the people from surrounding area are very pleased that World Expeditions has taken such a big step in helping the local community project.

We would like to thank all of our donors who have helped to make big changes and improvements to the Medical Centre. We hope you will be able to continue to support us in the future.

We look forward to meeting and working with our World Expeditions Community Project visitors in april 2009.

Health Camp

Kushudebu Public Health Mission Nepal in April 2007 conducted a 3 day health camp in which people had come from 2 days walking distance to attend the camp. The Health Camp provided orthopedic, pediatric, gynacology and obstetrics, and general medical consultations and treatments. More than 600 people received treatment at the Health Camp. There were specialist doctors from Kathmandu in attendance at the camp.

This was the first time a Health Camp had been organised for this remote, mountainous region and it is hoped that more Health Camps such as this will be held in the future. The local people supported the Health Camp and would like these camps to be regular events.

This event was also telecast on Nepal's National Television Channel.

Locals and Monks at the Health Camp

Locals at the Health Camp

Monks from Thubten Choling Monastery at the Health Camp

Monks and Locals at the Health Camp

Locals and Monks registering their names at the Health camp

Doctor Busy managing an emergency case.

Doctor busy handling a paediatric case.

Suspected case of heart disease, undergoing E.C.G.

A case of chest infection patient being prepared for chest X-ray.

Environment and Health

Recently KUSHUDEBU PUBLIC HEALTH MISSION NEPAL conducted cleanup and tree plantation programmed on its premises. The campaign was done with the participation of the locals as well as Himalayan Yeti Club, Junbesi with the help of AWF (Australia) Rubbish Pits were dug.

KPHMN has more projects planned for the future to improve the environment of this area. The nurse working at Beni healthpost also provides education classes to students in regard to health care, hygiene and sanitation to the local schools.