Health Camps (2004 - ongoing)
About the Health Camps
Access to basic healthcare can be life-changing, especially in Nepal’s rural communities where hospitals are distant and resources scarce. PSD Nepal’s Health Camps provide free medical services, health education, and support to thousands of people each year: Bridging the gap between need and care. Led by dedicated local and international doctors, nurses, dentists, and volunteers, these camps offer general health examinations, dental treatments, eye checkups, gynecological services, and medicine distribution, all while building awareness around hygiene, nutrition, and disease prevention. Through these camps, PSD Nepal is committed to improving community well-being, strengthening health knowledge, and fostering hope for a healthier future.
Key Details & Achievements (from activities since 2004):
- Camps have been held in regions including Lalitpur, Kathmandu, Chitwan, Gorkha, Dhading, Belkhu, Ilam, and Bandegaun, benefiting both village and school communities
- Teams include physicians, dentists, gynecologists, ophthalmologists, lab technicians, nurses, and university students from Nepal and abroad
- Health camps provide check-ups, dental procedures (scaling, extractions, fillings, fluoride treatment), eye exams, gynecology consultations, and free medication distribution
- Participants receive toothbrushes, toothpaste, soap, sanitary pads, and hygiene education during sessions
- Some camps support special groups, offering physiotherapy and career guidance, and are often combined with school improvement projects
- Annually, as many as 700–2,500 patients receive treatment through these camps, many in multi-day events serving multiple villages and schools
- In disaster contexts (e.g., after the earthquake), health camps also offered psychological counseling and relief supplies
- Outcomes include improved health, greater awareness, lower disease rates, and stronger community resilience
