Retinoblastoma Awareness Program
The Rotary Club of Yala, in collaboration with Open Eyes Nepal, conducted a successful Retinoblastoma awareness program in different Hospitals & Nursing Colleges. The program aimed to educate the public about this rare form of eye cancer affecting children and featured informative sessions presented by doctors from the Tilganga Institute of Ophthalmology. These sessions highlighted the importance of early detection and prompt treatment for retinoblastoma.
Prasuti Griha (24th May 2023): Presented by Dr Purnima Rajkarnikar Sthapit. The vote of thanks to the organizers was given by Dr. Pawanjung Raymajhi, Director of the Hospital, and Dr. Shailendra Bir Karmacharya. Umang Sharma provided a brief overview of Open Eyes Nepal, while the President of the Rotary Club of Yala Rtn Gautam Shrestha highlighted the important role played by Rotary organizations around the World. A total of 99 attendants were present.
Manmohan Memorial Institute of Health Science (25th May 2023): Dr. Malita Amatya, further highlighted the significance of early detection and prompt treatment for retinoblastoma. Madam Jamuna Laxmi Maharjan gave vote of thanks to the organizers. Umang Sharma provided a brief overview of Open Eyes Nepal, while the President of the Rotary Club of Yala Rtn Gautam Shrestha highlighted the important role played by Rotary organizations around the World. The program was attended by a total of 72 participants from the college.
Kathmandu Model Hospital School of Nursing (28th May 2023): Dr. Anushree Adhikary emphasized the importance of early detection and prompt treatment for retinoblastoma. Early detection can significantly improve the chances of successful treatment and better outcomes. Principal Sumita Pathak expressed gratitude and appreciation to the organizers of the program. Suchita Shrestha provided a brief overview of Open Eyes Nepal, while the Past President of the Rotary Club of Yala Rtn Sushil Bajracharya highlighted the important role played by Rotary organizations around the World. The program seems to have attracted a good number of nurses, with a total of 52 attendees from the college.
Kanti Hospital (1st June 2023): Dr. Purnima Rajkarnikar Sthapit talked about how important it is to find retinoblastoma early and start treatment right away. Finding it early gives us a better chance to treat it successfully. Dr. Prakash Joshi said thank you to the people who organized the program and showed how much he appreciated it. Rabin Shrestha talked a little bit about Open Eyes Nepal and what they do. The President of the Rotary Club of Yala, Rtn Gautam Shrestha, talked about how Rotary organizations all over the world are really important. 52 attendees are participated.
Kathmandu Medical College and Teaching Hospital (26th June 2023): Dr. Purnima Rajkarnikar Sthapit talked about how important it is to find retinoblastoma early and start treatment right away. Finding it early gives us a better chance to treat it successfully. Dr. Smriti Mathema said thank you to the people who organized the program and showed how much he appreciated it. Umang Sharma talked a little bit about Open Eyes Nepal and what they do. The Past President of the Rotary Club of Yala, Rtn Sushil Bajracharya, talked about how Rotary organizations all over the world are really important. 36 attendees are participated.
Resource Person from Tilganga Institue of Ophthalmology
Dr Purnima Rajkarnikar Sthapit, HOD of Oculoplastic and Ocular Oncology at Tilganga Institue of Ophthalmology
Dr Malita Amatya, Oculoplastic surgeon at Tilganga Institue of Ophthalmology
Dr Anushree Adhikary, MD at Tilganga Institue of Ophthalmology
Resource Person from Open Eyes Nepal
Ms Umang Sharma
Ms Suchita Shrestha
Mr Rabin Shrestha
Resource Person from Rotary Club of Yala
Mr Gautam Shrestha
Mr Sushil Bajracharya
Retinoblastoma is the most common type of eye cancer arising from primitive retinal cells. It is a primary intraocular malignancy, mostly seen in children up to 5years age. It occurs in 1 of 15,000 live births and has 5% mortality rate in developed countries which has been observed up to 50% in the developing countries. It is a life-threatening disease; however, if diagnosed properly and treated timely it can be cured. In Nepal about 60 new cases found every year.