Health Camp and Diagnosis Initiated by RDC Nepal in Yamunamai Rural Municipality, Rautahat.

A Two-day free health camp was organized by RDC Nepal in collaboration with Qatar Charity Nepal on 22 and 23 August 2025 at Yamunamai Rural Municipality, ward 3.

The initial Health camp was inaugrated by Dr. Paras Husain, Chairperson of RDC Nepal was inaugrated by Dr. Paras Husain, Chairperson of RDC Nepal
The objective of the camp was to provide accessible healthcare services, raise awareness about preventive health, and support underprivileged communities with medical assistance.

Objectives of the Health Camp

Provide free medical consultation and basic health check-ups.
Raise awareness about hygiene, nutrition, maternal and child health, and preventive measures.
Identify and refer critical cases to higher medical institutions.
Distribute free medicines to patients in need.

Activities Conducted

Registration Desk: Patients were registered and given ID numbers.
General Check-up: Blood pressure, weight, sugar levels, and general health assessments.
Specialist Consultation: Doctors from different specialties (general physician, pediatrician, gynecologist, etc.) provided consultations.
Health Awareness Sessions: Interactive discussions on hygiene, family planning, and nutrition.
Distribution of Medicines: Free essential medicines were distributed after consultations.

Participation and Beneficiaries

Total Participants: 380 community members.
Male: 99 Female: 281
Diagnosis Cases : Lab tests – 60 , USG – 103, ECG – 16

Key Outcomes

Increased awareness of preventive health measures.
Early detection of common illnesses (hypertension, diabetes, malnutrition, etc.).
Strengthened community trust in healthcare services.
Identified gaps in healthcare access that require long-term intervention.

Challenges Faced

Limited time to cater to all patients.
Inadequate resources for advanced diagnostics.
Need for continuous follow-up for referred patients.

Recommendations

Organize regular follow-up health camps.
Increase outreach and publicity to cover more beneficiaries.
Strengthen partnerships with local health posts and hospitals.
Provide additional facilities like eye check-ups, dental care, and laboratory tests.

Conclusion

The health camp was successful in reaching out to marginalized communities, addressing their immediate health needs, and raising awareness about preventive health. With greater support and resources, such initiatives can be scaled up to create long-term impact in improving community health.