In mid-December 2025, over 2456 people, including approximately 2000 children from 15 schools, were examined in this very remote region (two-day journey each way). The focus was on cardiovascular health, as rheumatic heart disease following bacterial infection is still widespread in children in countries like Nepal. Based on findings from auscultation, 120 people underwent an examination with a mobile ultrasound device, and several hundred also received an ECG.
The examinations were conducted by an eleven-member team from Nepal, including six renowned Nepalese cardiologists, as well as technicians for the mobile equipment and pharmacists who administered the medication.
All examinations and medications at the camp were free of charge.
Among the adults, over 50% were diagnosed with hypertension, 50% had asthma or another lung disease, and 15% had elevated blood sugar levels. Congenital heart defects were detected in a total of 8% of those examined, including rheumatic heart defects in 5%.
Children with heart conditions requiring treatment are now being referred to Kathmandu free of charge, up to and including surgical interventions (for example, a pediatric cardiac surgeon was also a member of the team).
The health camp was a great success; the 11 medical professionals/doctors and 8 volunteers worked for days on end, from morning till night, and the influx of people from the communities continued unabated even late into the afternoon.
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