PROJECT:
De-worming programme for Chepangs.

LOCATION:
Chitwan

PARTNER:
Public Health Concern Trust (PheCT), Kathmandu

COST:
HeNN contribution: £500
PheCT contribution: £500

TIME:
April 2000

PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
Chepangs in Citwan district are amongst the most disadvantaged communities in Nepal.

The Public Health Concern Trust in Kathmandu sent a team to run the health camp. Children were screened for stomach worms and necessary medication provided where needed. One of the patients had 64 worms in his stomach.