Kakani Remote Health Camp Completion
Remote Health Camp Completion
Location: Kakani village 5, Nuwakot District.
Date: from 2nd to 4th Sep 2024.
Organized by: Mother and Children Art Foundation
Supported by: EXPLOR-A
Executive Summary
The Kakani Remote Health Camp was held successfully from 2nd to 4th September 2024, helping over 550 patients. The health camp’s goal was to provide easy access to healthcare for people in the Kakani area who have limited services.
Objectives
1. Provide free primary healthcare services.
2. Raise awareness on hygiene and preventive care.
3. Screen for chronic diseases.
4. Offer maternal and child health consultations
5. Distribute medicines
Venue & Date
Kakani Community Primary Health Care Center 2nd` to 4th Sep 2024 and Shree Kaule Devi Kakani Brighter Secondary School 2nd` to 4th Sep 2024.
Target Population
The health camp targeted rural households in Kakani-5, especially women, children, elderly, and families with limited access to health facilities.
Health Camp Activities.
A. General Health Checkups
B. Dental Screening
C. Eye Checkups
D. Gynecological Consultation
E. Medicine Distribution
F. Health Education Sessions
Health camp organizing Team
A. 2 General Physicians
B. 1 Pharmacist
C. 25 Volunteers from overseas and some local
Beneficiary Statistics
Service Provided | Male | Female | Children | Total |
General Checkups | 141 | 159 | 65 | 365 |
Eye Screening | 46 | 34 | 18 | 98 |
Gynecological Consultation | 0 | 89 | 0 | 89 |
Medicine Distributed | 187 | 282 | 73 | 542 |
Challenges Faced
Due to higher-than-expected attendance at the camp, it was challenging to provide adequate services.
Feedback from Community
After the successful completion of the health camp in Kakani, the community and local people shared their appreciation and satisfaction with the services provided. Hoping to have more health camps shortly.
Recommendations
1. Organize regular follow-up visits
2. Include mobile ultrasound services
3. Partner with local health posts for referral systems
Conclusion
The Kakani health camp was a great effort that brought important health care to people in rural areas. We sincerely thank all the partners, donors, and volunteers who helped make it happen.
GALLERY
