Health Foundation Nepal

Mental Health Workshop successfully completed 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 major objectives of the workshop were to discuss global, national and local context of mental health and to provide training to health workers on screening, management and prevention of common mental health issues. 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. Overall 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 Hires a Country Director
HFN has hired Madan Bhatta, MPH as a country director. Madan is a very dynamic leader leader who has been involved with HFN since its founding. He did his MPH from TUTH and has extensive experience working with various nongovernment organizations in different managerial positions. He will be involved in running HFN team in Nepal, provide leadership to the organization and manage projects and research activities that are being conducted by HFN.

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. Current target for fundraiser is 1 million and NIC will spend this fund to build innovative healthcare technology in Nepal. Please visit gofundme page to donate to NIC.

Major Updates on Key Projects

We have signed agreement with Laxmi Prathistan to continue to support Kanda Health Clinic in Lothar Chitwan.

Expanding Computer Literacy Project
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 20 public schools and children hostels in Chitwan, We have hired a tutor to teach these students on basics of computer use. We would like to thank all our contributes 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. Please visit our report page for progress report. We are currently conducting mental health screening and psycho-social counseling programs. Please visit our facebook page for current updates.

CKD/CVD Screening
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, serum creatinine, serum glucose, Urine protein/Creatinine ratio and urine dipstick) following an established algorithm. We prescribe medications and follow up patient who are diagnosed with chronic cardiac or renal diseases.

Successful 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. Binita Adhikari/ Bishal Belbase have pledged to contribute $2000 from their wedding fund. Thank you everyone for your generous support.

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