PHULELI COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER
Bringing accessible, quality healthcare for all age groups to rural communities in Solukhumbhu, Nepal.
OUR REASON FOR ACTION
Rural communities are facing a severe shortage of healthcare workers and access to medication
Nepal's doctor/person ratio is nearly 4x lower than that recommended by the World Health Organization (WHO). This is further reduced in rural areas since most healthcare infrastructure is in the Kathmandu Valley. Many rural communities lack healthcare facilities completely and villagers must travel, often by foot, to receive care. This leads to rural populations with increased risks of developing infections and mortalities from communicable diseases (including COVID-19), malnutrition, and other serious conditions.
OUR SOLUTION & APPROACH
A health center that supports 32,000+ residents and provides essential healthcare services
The Phuleli Community Health Center is a vital initiative that will deliver free, high-quality healthcare services to several rural villages in the southern Solukhumbhu region of Nepal. With Phase 1 construction now complete, this campaign supports the implementation of Phase 2, which includes procuring medical equipment and supplies, hiring and training staff, managing the facility, and delivering essential services.
Once operational, the health center will serve over 32,000 residents from the villages of Taksindu, Waku, Basa, Kaku, and Juving. Services will include COVID-19 relief, emergency care, maternal and child health, immunizations, family planning, dental care, pharmacy access, and community health outreach.
The center will be staffed primarily by local professionals, with periodic support from international medical volunteers. In collaboration with local government partners, The Small World is committed to ensuring the long-term sustainability of the clinic.
The goal of the Phuleli Community Health Center is to improve healthcare outcomes by promoting prevention, early diagnosis, and timely treatment of medical conditions. By addressing the urgent need for equitable healthcare access, especially in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic, this project will help build healthier, more resilient communities across rural Nepal.
PROJECT GOALS & LONG TERM VISION
Prevention, early diagnosis, and affordable treatment will lead to a happier community system
The goal of the Phuleli Community Health Center is to improve healthcare outcomes in 5 rural Nepali villages. Prevention, early diagnosis, and treatment of medical conditions will lead to healthier, more productive and engaged communities. The immediate use as a COVID-19 relief facility will reduce the current surge and facilitate treatment for those already infected. This program will help eliminate the unequal distribution of healthcare delivery in Nepal resulting in better health outcomes.
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