Two Days Health Camp by RC Yala ANNS Group
On August 30, 2017 RC Yala Anns Group in association with The Karmachari Sanchya Kosh had held a two days health camp. 101 men and women of the organization had participated in awareness program on breast and ovary cancers. The awareness program was supported by Nepal Cancer Care Foundation on the day.
The program was conducted at 3 PM to 5 PM. The management of the organisation graciously provided light snacks to the participants in this occasion.
The Ann and Rotarians who participated in the program were:
- Mina Shrestha
- Bhavani Shrestha
- Badri Laxmi Joshi
- Uma Joshi
- Binu Joshi
- Kumud Pradhan
- Radha Shrestha
- Dilendra Raj Shrestha
- Om Krishna Shrestha
On Second day, 31 August 2017, VIA test and breast check up program was carried at Sanchaya Kosh Harihar Bhavan on the occasion of their Anniversary. VIA test was supported by Nepal Cancer Care Foundation team and while Breast checkup was conducted by Nepal Cancer Hospital medical team.
Dr. Prafulla Sahakya and Nurse Jamuna provided their services for the breast check up of 48 women. On the basis of family medical history and checkup 3 women had been doubtful to have breast cancer. Women of over 50 years having checkups were advised to have mammogram screening. The Nepal Cancer Hospital would provide 50% discount in their rates for mammogram to these women identified the camp.
Of the 54 women having VIA tests 5 women were found to be infected and they were referred for colposcopy. VIA tests were supported by the medical team of Nepal Cancer Care Foundation (NCCF).
The program was fully sponsored by Karmachari Sanchay Kosh. The program was started at 2 PM and concluded at 5 PM with a closing note from Rtn. Om Krishna Shrestha.
The following medical personnel of NCCF had provided their services for VIA Tests
- Sarita Ghimire
- Bimba Shrestha
- Nurse Urmila Thapa
- Nurse Anju Mahat
- Helper Bimala Rai
The Ann and Rotarians who participated in the program were:
- Mina Shrestha
- Bhavani Shrestha
- Badri Laxmi Joshi
- Kumud Pradhan
- Om Krishna Shrestha
- Jeevan Bahadur Pradhan