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Over 5,000 benefit from AP Free Medical Camp

Author: Rishi Singh Category: Mountain August 18, 2007 Everest, Nepal

KATHMANDU: The first phase of the Annapurna Post Free Medical Camp for the flood victims was organised in Siraha, Banke and Nawalparasi districts from August 10-15. Altogether 5,350 persons benefitted

Over 5,000 benefit from AP Free Medical Camp The first phase of the Annapurna Post Free Medical Camp for the flood victims was organised in Siraha, Banke and Nawalparasi districts from August 10-15. Altogether 5,350 persons benefitted from the AP Free Medical Camp, which was supported by Everest Bank Limited and FNCCI. The second phase of the the Free Medical Camp is under process. Number of persons treated: 640 + 660 + 1,700 (Total: 4,000) Places they had come from: Chatri, Katari, Prasahi, Baniniya, Bhokraha, Majhauliya, Nirdana, Chikna, Dumri, Bishnupur, Kalyanpur, Jabdi and other VDCs Medical team led by: Dr Manoj Thakur Patients treated for: Viral fever, pneumonia, typhoid, diarrheoa, dysentery, skin diseases and conjunctivitis August 11-12, Phattepur, Banke Number of persons treated: Over 1,100 Medical team led by: Dr Kuber Regmi of Nepalgunj Medical College Patients treated for: Malaria, dysentery, pneumonia, typhoid, skin diseases, fever Number of persons treated: 700 + 550 (Total: 1,250) Places they had come from: Biruwaguthi and adjoining VDCs Medical team led by: Dr Aslam Mansuri of National Medical College Patients treated for: fever, common cold, viral influenza, stomach ailment, skin diseases.

Weather Update: Cold temperatures with high winds

Peak Altitude: 8848 m

Risk Level: Low

Expedition Info: First ascent expedition

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