Free Plastic Surgery at Scheer Memorial Hospital

PROVIDING FREE PLASTIC SURGERY TO CLEFT LIP AND PALATE PATIENTS IN CENTRAL NEPAL

Banepa, Nepal. November 8, 2009 Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) Nepal, ADRA Japan and Scheer Memorial Hospital is providing free plastic surgery service for the Nepali cleft lip and palate patients at Scheer Memorial Hospital November 8-21, 2009. ADRA has been carrying out this project since 1995 and 700 people have been served by skillful Japanese plastic surgeons and medical team who volunteer their skills and time.

Due to poverty and poor access to medical facilities, many cleft lip palate patients in remote hilly areas of Nepal do not receive medical attention. ADRA Japan has provided financial support for Nepali patients and their guardians. The patients and guardians do not pay any expenses related to the operation including cost of antibiotics, medical supplies, food , accommodations and transportation to and from Banepa.

ADRA Nepal staff visit all over Nepal and let the residents know about an opportunity for free care. ADRA Nepal manages all the information about patients as well as coordinates for all necessary support for patients and their guardians during their stay in Banepa.

This year marks the 14th event for helping these patients. A total of 50 cleft lip and palate patients are expected to benefit by the joint effort of ADRA Nepal, ADRA Japan and Scheer Memorial Hospital . In addition, hypospadias, syndactyly, and burn contractures are expected to benefit during this visit.

ADRA is a non-government organization present in 125 countries providing sustainable community development, health and disaster relief. ADRA Nepal has steadily grown over the last 21 years and now has a diverse program in 31 districts of Nepal. ADRA Japan has been working with ADRA Nepal as a partner for 20 years and contributed in the areas of primary health, education, economic development and disaster relief.

Scheer Memorial Hospital is proud to be the venue for these much needed services and to assist in the care of these patients.  Clink on these links for more information on the wonderful work the  SAN’s outreach program including Nepal or their annual report .