Health Foundation Nepal Annual Meeting 2019 held in Rochester, New York
​HFN had a very successful meeting in Rochester, NY on May 25-26, 2019 with more than 75 people participating in the event.   More than 60 people attended fundraising dinner on 25th. More than 25 people participated on meeting on May 26 which was held in Rochester General Hospital. Dr Ashok Devkota spoke on the theme of the meeting - "Changing Healthcare through innovation and technology".  Panelists of physicians and health care professionals from  Nepal and US spoke on different topics on health policies and activities in Nepal.   Dr  Guna Nidhi Sharma from Ministry of Health, Nepal presented on current changes on health care policy in Nepal and activities of HFN, Nepal.   Dr  Shyam Thapa, an expert in global health spoke on strengthening public health education  in Nepal.  Dr  Peter Andrew Kouidos  presented on his experience on treating patients with Hemophilia in Nepal.   

In the next session, Dr Shreedhar Paudel presented on mental health situation in Nepal and activities conducted  by HFN.  Dr Manoj Bhandari presented research and clinical work update on non-communicable disease in Nepal and its outcome. Dr Dinesh Neupane, a public health expert  commented on non-communicable disease  project and his experience working in resource limited setting. Dr Aditya Joshi presented  child health and nutrition project and  its achievements.  Dr Yagya Raj Bhattarai updated financial planning for the organization. Plan for establishing Comprehensive Primary Health Care Center in Dang was presented and discussed. 

​Dr Aarati Paudel was recognized as a dynamic leader and gifted a token of appreciation. Dr Dinesh Subedi, a board member of  America Nepal Medical Foundation  (ANMF)  received an award in recognition for contribution and support from ANMF. 

HFN is thankful to Dr. Sashi Sigdel, Dr. Sabitha Budathoki and Dr. Chudamani Giri for organizing and making the event very successful.

Mental Health Workshop conducted in Dang
Health Foundation Nepal (HFN), in collaboration with America Nepal Medical Foundation (ANMF) and district coordination committee Dang, Nepal organized a Mental Health Workshop with the theme "Spread Light against Stigma on Mental Illnesses; Promote Mental Health Treatment in Primary Health Care Centers" in Ghorahi, Dang, Nepal on January 16, 2019. The opening session was chaired by Mr. Prem Basel, Founding President of HFN. The chief Guest was Mr Narulal Chaudhary, Mayor of Ghorahi Municipality Dang, Special guests were Dr. Phanindra Baral, Chief of Mental health and NCD Section, EDCD, DoHS;  Dr Shreedhar Paudel, Co-Founder and Founding Executive Director of HFN USA and Coordinators of  District Coordination Committee (DCC). Welcome remarks was delivered by Ms Purnima Paudel, Staff Nurse, HFN. Similarly, introduction of HFN projects was shared by Mr Madan Raj Bhatt, Executive Director, HFN followed by sharing of introductory video of HFN. Dr. Shreedhar Paudel highlighted the overall mental health scenario at global and local level. Dr. Phanindra Baral shared the status of national mental health program including future priorities. Leaders from Movement for Inspiration Nepal (MOFIN), Coordinators of DCC and Mr Chaudhary put their remarks including their commitments to strengthen mental health program in Dang. The program was facilitated by Mr. Min Raj Adhikari, Treasurer of HFN.

​Opening session was followed by technical session on "Managing common mental illnesses in rural Nepal". Altogether 70 participants from all over Dang district and beyond including Physicians, Nurses, Health Assistants and Senior Auxiliary Health Workers received orientation on Depression, Anxiety, Bipolar, Schizophrenia and post-traumatic stress disorder. Dr Shreedhar Paudel facilitated the session as a training director. Course directors of the training were Drs. Sushrusha Arjyal, Saraswati Dhungana, Rabin Dahal, Dinesh Sangraula and Shreedhar Paudel. During the training, questions of participants related to mental health service delivery in rural Nepal were addressed by Dr. Paudel. After the training session, key HFN leaders had interaction with local journalists discussing about HFN projects and future priorities. Key HFN staffs working in Dang were also awarded "Certificate of Appreciation" at the end of the workshop. 

​HFN Annual Research Award 2019
Madhusudan Pokharel has been awarded HFN Annual Research Award 2019 .  Mr  Pokharel is doing his Matters in Psychology in  Central Department in Psychology in Kirtipur, Nepal.  As a research fellow, he will be doing a research on status of  Mental Health Crisis Hotline in  Kathmandu Valley. His study will address its availability, usage , service delivery model and their effectiveness.  He will  interact with different stakeholders and users to identify challenges and barriers to improve the quality and services delivery through these programs.
 
Non-communicable  Diseases Project
​HFN is conducting regular outreach clinic to screen and treat chronic renal and cardiovascular diseases in different areas in Dang. We collect demographic information like height/weight measurement, calculate BMI, measure blood pressure, screen for CKD/CVD risk factor and perform laboratory tests (serum lipid profile, creatinine, glucose, urine protein/creatinine ratio and urine dipstick) following an established algorithm. We prescribe medications and follow-up patients who are diagnosed with chronic cardiac or renal diseases. Please    click here for more information on NCD Projects.

Expanding Health and Computer  Literacy  
On the occasion of International Literacy Day on September 8, 2018,  Health Foundation Nepal organized a fundraiser to expand its Health and Computer Literacy Program in Chitwan which was a huge success. ​We received more than $6000 from generous supporters and donors.  We have expanded our   Digital Literacy Program to 24 public schools and shelters in Chitwan, We have hired a computer tutor to teach the students basics of computer. We would like to thank all our contributors and supporters for their generosity. For more information please report of our program.

Mental Health Rehabilitation Project
​​With support from America Nepal Medical Foundation (ANMF), HFN is building a psychiatric care and rehabilitation center in Dang, Nepal.  We are currently conducting mental health screening and psycho-social counseling programs. Please visit our report page for   progress report  and     facebook page  for updates. 

​Fundraiser for Karma Health 
​Health Foundation Nepal and Karma Health have partnered to support Rajpur clinic and community actions conducted by Karma Health in collaboration with local government in Rajpur, Dang.  Karma Health is a non profit organization registered and working in Dang, Nepal. With your generous support we collected more than $10000 which will help Karma Health to run its various clinical and community activities. 

​​​HFN Collaborates with NIC
HFN is collaborating with National Innovation Center (NIC)   to support their work and raise fund from donors in US and Abroad.  NIC is non-profit organization working in Nepal with mission and vision to promote innovative ideas in technology. Mahabir Pun, the Chairman of NIC is a Magsaysay recipient and globally recognized leader in innovative communication technology. NIC will spend the fund to build innovative healthcare technology in Nepal. Please visit   gofundme page  to donate to NIC.​​

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