Dozens regain eyesight in health camp

By Gokarna Dayal,Baitadi, Apr. 22: A large-scale health camp held in Puchaundi Municipality in the district successfully provided medical check-ups for 2,800 individuals. Among them, approximately 400 underwent eye examinations, and 75 patients received cataract surgery, restoring their eyesight.

The free health camp, jointly organised by Puchaundi Municipality and Baitadi Samaj Kailali, was held from April 17 to 19.  The camp offered specialised medical services. 

According to Public Health Inspector Surendra Prasad Awasthi, the majority of patients sought treatment for eye issues, orthopaedic and gynaecological conditions, dental problems, and heart and urinary disorders.

Even on Sunday, cataract surgeries continued at the eye camp, as confirmed by Rajendra Bahadur Chand, Chairperson of Dhangadhi Eye Hospital. He stated that a team led by senior ophthalmologist Dr. Vidya Prasad Pant was providing services.

Maya Prakash Bhatt, Chairperson of Baitadi Samaj Kailali, explained that the free treatments benefited individuals who had been living with untreated conditions due to a lack of transport and financial resources. The health camp was part of the organisation’s annual outreach programme, conducted in collaboration with Puchaundi Municipality.

Jagdish Prasad Joshi, Chief Administrative Officer of Puchaundi Municipality, noted that the residents received expert medical care at their doorsteps. He added that the initiative particularly benefited economically disadvantaged families.

The medical team included urologist Dr. Jonesh Tiwari, orthopaedic and neurology specialist Dr. Nar Bahadur Mauni, physician Dr. Chet Raj Bhatt, cardiologist Dr. Ajay Bhatt, gynaecologist Dr. Rabindra Bhatt, dental surgeon Dr. Santosh Kumar Pandey, and medical officer Dr. Rohit Thagunna.

Puchaundi Municipality, which consists of 10 wards, lies approximately 100 kilometres from the district headquarters. Residents often travel to Dadeldhura for medical services. 

Mayor Deepak Bahadur Bam of Puchaundi Municipality extended his gratitude to the specialist doctors who travelled a full day from the provincial capital, Kailali, to provide their services.