Himalayan Healthcare for 5000: Save Lives in Nepal

Dear all,

Because of your continuous kind support our PHASE Nepal staff are able to reach to the needy people. This time we have a case study to share with you about how our health service is saving life in Himalaya.

Gor Bahadur Shahi ( name changed)  is a resident of Mugu, where he resides with his wife, daughter, son-in-law, grandson, and granddaughter. They are engaged in agriculture for their livelihood, and their economic condition is relatively stable. Gor Bahadur Shahi's wife is physically disabled.

On the 17th of June 2023, PHASE staff received news that Gor Bahadur was not feeling well. On the 17th day of Gor Bahadur's illness, staff visited him to check his condition. They began by taking his medical history, and he had been suffering from Bacillary Dysentery for about 3-4 days. Unfortunately, there was no one available to assist him in reaching the Health Post, so he had been staying at home. His condition was severe, and he was unable to communicate.

PHASE staff recorded Gor Bahadur's vital signs, which were as follows: temperature 36.8°C, respiration 88lb, pulse 22 lb, and blood pressure 80/60 mmHg. They administered an IV injection of RL (Ringer's Lactate) 500 ml through the intraosseous (IO) route and also provided NS (Normal Saline) through the IV line. Staff also prescribed Tab Clotrimazole 960mg twice daily for 5 days and provided 2 packets of ORS (Oral Rehydration Solution). The PHASE team advised him to maintain good hygiene and stay hydrated. After 3 days, our staff conducted a follow-up visit and were pleased to observe that his condition had improved, and he had returned to normal.

Gor Bahadur's wife and son expressed their gratitude and happiness for the support, treatment, and care provided by PHASE Nepal. After 24 hours of observation on mother and baby’s health they were discharged with counselling on suture care, baby care, and personal hygiene, and exclusive breastfeeding, nutrition for mother, family planning, immunization and follow up care and mother care counselling to family members.

This is one of the complicated delivery conducted at the Maila health post. And it is possible because of your huge support. We would like to express our gratitude to you. Thank you so much.