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Medical Camp in Nepal
Continuation of direct help in Nepal
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Alexandra und Michael
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Alexandra, Michael and Christina before the departure in Nuremberg
Alexandra, Michael and Christina before the departure in Nuremberg
Check-in with approved excess-luggage - still always an exciting moment :-)
Check-in with approved excess-luggage - still always an exciting moment :-)
Michael has safely packed the medical equipment in metal boxes.
Michael has safely packed the medical equipment in metal boxes.
Arrival in Kathmandu the next morning. Nawang picks up our friends at the airport.
Arrival in Kathmandu the next morning. Nawang picks up our friends at the...
On the morning of Nov. 1st, the team drives for about one and a half hour by a taxi and with an extra jeep full of bags and suitcases to Banepa, where the next "camp" will be opened. On the same day they will go to Methinkot to have a look at the well under construction.
On the morning of Nov. 1st, the team drives for about one and a half hour...
In Methinkot, the well, which has to be carved into the hard rock by hand with pickaxes and other tools, has well progressed. During the rainy season it was not possible to continue, but now one can see the progress every day.
In Methinkot, the well, which has to be carved into the hard rock by hand...
These concrete rings will line the walls of the wellhole on the inside.
These concrete rings will line the walls of the wellhole on the inside.
In the evening the medicines stored in many suitcases and boxes and partly brought from Germany, partly purchased already last time in Kathmandu are sorted and waiting to be used.
In the evening the medicines stored in many suitcases and boxes and partly...
Everything is examined and sorted...
Everything is examined and sorted...
In the village of Methinkot, where the hard rock is being carved centimenter for centimenter by hand in hard efforts into the already ten-meter-deep well shaft, our team meets the four diligent workers.
In the village of Methinkot, where the hard rock is being carved...
A young man rappeling down.
A young man rappeling down.
Here two of the men are working in the well shaft. If ground water flows, this must also be pulled up with buckets on a rope.
Here two of the men are working in the well shaft. If ground water flows,...
Here a man is climbing up the rope.
Here a man is climbing up the rope.
They receive a small extra wage from FriendCircle WorldHelp for their great efforts. The young men are very happy about this sign of appreciation ...
They receive a small extra wage from FriendCircle WorldHelp for their...
On the morning of Nov. 3rd, further errands are run to be able to start the construction of the training center. In the afternoon, most of the materials are already delivered.
On the morning of Nov. 3rd, further errands are run to be able to start...
... and unloaded.
... and unloaded.
Here is a greenhouse, which we can visit in the late evening. The material was purchased during the last stay. Tomatoes and chilli plants grow in full splendor.
Here is a greenhouse, which we can visit in the late evening. The material...
Today, again two teams are working. While Nawang and our friendly taxi driver together with some villagers take care of purchasing the remaining materials, the medical camp is open from early morning to dusk for patients from the area.
Today, again two teams are working. While Nawang and our friendly taxi...
Although this time, not so large groups of people are waiting for the doctor, however, the chain of patients does not leave until the dark.
Although this time, not so large groups of people are waiting for the...
One after the other explains his health problem.
One after the other explains his health problem.
This woman has a pneumonia. She needs medicines.
This woman has a pneumonia. She needs medicines.
Here, blood pressure is measured.
Here, blood pressure is measured.
Again, Cristina measures the blood pressure while Dolma notes down the dosage of the tablets for the patient.
Again, Cristina measures the blood pressure while Dolma notes down the...
Dolma translates the difficulties that patients report and also what medicine Dr. Michael prescribes.
Dolma translates the difficulties that patients report and also what...
Here the inflammation values of a patient with pneumonia are determined.
Here the inflammation values of a patient with pneumonia are determined.
Here Michael makes a blood glucose test with Christina assisting.
Here Michael makes a blood glucose test with Christina assisting.
Here an abscess is opened.
Here an abscess is opened.
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Tomorrow the man will come back for the after-treatment
Tomorrow the man will come back for the after-treatment
Christina keeps on sorting out the many drugs and gives Michael what he needs.
Christina keeps on sorting out the many drugs and gives Michael what he...
A boy has high fever and a sore throat.
A boy has high fever and a sore throat.
He gets an infusion. As he complains of severe abdominal pain, an appendicitis is excluded by means of laboratory tests and ultrasound.
He gets an infusion. As he complains of severe abdominal pain, an...
Later, the little patient is already much better!
Later, the little patient is already much better!
On the morning of Nov. 4, first of all drug replenishments are purchased in several smaller and larger pharmacies.
On the morning of Nov. 4, first of all drug replenishments are purchased...
In addition, bamboo poles are loaded for other villages to complete the other greenhouses.
In addition, bamboo poles are loaded for other villages to complete the...
Right on the morning of this day the warm colorful caps made by our knitting ladies give much pleasure.
Right on the morning of this day the warm colorful caps made by our...
There is a great demand for caps. After all, the nights are already very cool and soon it will be bitter-cold also during the day.
There is a great demand for caps. After all, the nights are already very...
Meanwhile many people are already waiting at the medical tent.
Meanwhile many people are already waiting at the medical tent.
Here an infected wound is cleaned.
Here an infected wound is cleaned.
Yesterday there were fruit and snacks for the team to provide energy for the work. Today a meal was lovingly prepared in a hut.
Yesterday there were fruit and snacks for the team to provide energy for...
Freshly harvested spinach from the garden and rice. This gives the exhausted team strength for the next hours ...
Freshly harvested spinach from the garden and rice. This gives the...
From time to time there are fruit bits and cookies for the small and adult patients. The boy is quite fascinated by the bag containing his "treasures" ...
From time to time there are fruit bits and cookies for the small and adult...
At the end of the camp, these two boys are given the sleeping bag by Michael ...
At the end of the camp, these two boys are given the sleeping bag by...
Our friend Nawang dismantling the tent. THANKS to ALL friends! Only through your support is this work possible !!
Our friend Nawang dismantling the tent. THANKS to ALL friends! Only...
All materials for the construction of the training cente for young people were bought and delivered.A competent engineer will assist the villagers for a month to accompany the construction and to finish it professionally and earthquake-proof. We will continue to report on our next visit. Here stones are delivered, which are needed for the foundation of the center.
All materials for the construction of the training cente for young people...
... and here already holes for the corner pillars are dug ...
... and here already holes for the corner pillars are dug ...
... all are very motivated and help wherever they can.
... all are very motivated and help wherever they can.
Cutting steel beams.
Cutting steel beams.
Completion of the well with concrete ring lining in Methinkot, Nepal.
Completion of the well with concrete ring lining in Methinkot, Nepal.
For the greenhouses, two truck loads of bamboo rods are bought and then built up by the farmers.
For the greenhouses, two truck loads of bamboo rods are bought and then...
The scaffolding is covered by a plastic tarpaulin.
The scaffolding is covered by a plastic tarpaulin.
And, of course, many wonderfully warm caps from our knitting ladies find happy owners.
And, of course, many wonderfully warm caps from our knitting ladies find...
...here a cuddly warm baby blanket is handed over ...
...here a cuddly warm baby blanket is handed over ...
THANKS to ALL our diligent knitting ladies at home, who are tirelessly working to give warmth and security to children and people in need ...
THANKS to ALL our diligent knitting ladies at home, who are tirelessly...