In 2013 Himalayan Quests organised and ran its first series of free multi-discipline health camps in rural villages in the mid west of Nepal, offering locals access to healthcare not readily accessible in the area. Treating individuals who would otherwise go untreated and providing valuable health education, these health camps make a powerful and lasting change to the lives of the thousands of patients that visit.
Over the years we have offered consultations in general health, eyes, dental, women’s health and physiotherapy. More recently we have been focusing on the three areas where our patients are least likely to seek medical help and thus we can make the most significant difference – eyes, dental and women’s health.
After each camp we organise free cataract surgery for those that need it, restoring the gift of sight and in some cases, the ability to work once again.
The mid west health camps are now established as an annual event and where budget permits, we also run camps in other rural communities across the country.
