NGO: Public Health Concern Trust-NEPAL

NGO: Public Health Concern Trust-NEPAL

Public Health Concern Trust, Nepal (phect-NEPAL) is a secular, non-political, not-for-profit national level Non-government Organization (NGO) committed to health development. It was founded in 1991, with the overall objective of developing a model of sustainable community health care throughout rural Nepal. Despite the progress in development made in Nepal in recent decades, life for the majority of the people remains well below a satisfactory level.

IDRF partner since: 2012

Success Story

Rudra Kumari Shreshtha,Ā 58, was suffering from pelvic organ prolapse for 25 years and was reluctant to share her problems. When her daughter-in-law forced her to seek medical consultation,Ā the doctors found out that she was suffering from pelvic organ prolapse, stage 3. Despite her financial hardships, she underwent a surgery and one week of free post-operative care supported by IDRF and phect-Nepal. When she was discharged, she left the hospital with a big smile on her face and feeling free from 25 years of suffering.

Menuka Basola, a 67 years old female was brought to the hospital after suffering from prolapse for three years. SheĀ as very reluctant to share her medical problem at home and finally one day, when her son saw her in great discomfort, he immediately brought her to the hospital. Upon examination, the doctors found out that she was suffering from pelvic organ prolapse, stage 3. She underwent a successful surgery and was given one week of post-operative care at no cost to her.Ā  When she was discharged, she left the hospital with a big smile on her face.

Ā Please click on the link to learn more about Public Health Concern TrustĀ http://phectnepal.org/
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