Date:27th July, 2024
Venue: Ganeshdham, Bharatpur-11
On 27th July 2024, Rotary Club of Chitwan & Spouse Club of RC Chitwan Jointly organized a Free Maternal Health Camp onthe Occasion of Maternal & Child Health Month at Ganeshdham, Bharatpur-11. The event was graced by Chief Guest Rtn. Hari prasad Subedi, AG Zone 38, and chaired by RC Chitwan President Rtn. Bhanu Sharma .
The camp featured expert presentations by senior gynecologists Dr. Lok Bahadur Sedhai and Dr. Binuma Shrestha. Dr. Sedhai covered the managing Pregenancy and uterine diseases, while Dr. Shrestha addressed cervical cancer awareness and treatment.
A total of nearly 200 women received health checkups, including 166 VIA tests for cervical cancer screening and 105 USG (video x-ray) exams. The Program with a total expenses 350,000 where Medicines worth NPR 125,000 were distributed.
At the end of the event, President Bhanu Sharma and Program Coordinator Dr. Lok Bahadur Sedhai presented tokens of appreciation to the 12-member medical team. And the Remaining medicines, valued at NPR 60,000, were handed over to the Satya Sai Free Health Clinic Committee, represented by Rupa Sedhai. This final gesture extended the camp’s impact, ensuring that additional resources were available to those in need
The camp’s impact was significant, enhancing maternal and child health through essential services and raising awareness about critical health issues in the community.
The camp had a profound impact on the community, enhancing access to essential health services and raising awareness about maternal health & Cervical Cancer. By facilitating early detection of health issues and providing education, the camp empowered women with the resources and knowledge needed to manage their health more effectively.