Chet’s University Internship in Myagdi

Chet's University internship in Myagdi

I had college internship for a month in a district called Myagdi. Myagdi district lies in the western part of Nepal and it is a very remote area.

The district with the Beni as its headquarter covers an area of 2,297 km square. There is extreme  poverty and people have less access to health care facilities.

The main objectives of the college internship was to enhance our theoretical knowledge of practical knowledge. So, during my 1 month stay in Myagdi district I got opportunities  to learn and enhance my career. As a student of Bachelor’s degree in Public Health there is high hope for one to get job opportunities as a District Health Officer. So during  the college internship I got opportunities to learn the roles and responsibilities that the public health officer performs. I also learned how to plan various health related programs conduction with the coordination with various local non-governmental  organizations. The other thing I learned was how the budget for each program such as reproductive health, family health and child health programs are planned and organized.Chet's University internship in Myagdi

During my stay at Myagdi district I also had to visit various peripheral level health care units such as sub-heath, health post, primary health care center to learn about recording and reporting of various health information and to observe availability of infrastructure such as availability of ambulance, separate staff quarters, maternity ward availability  etc.

The other objectives of the college internship were to conduct Mini Action Projects based on emerging epidemiological diseases and I together with my group members  conducted awareness program on Non Communicable Disease (NCDs)along with blood pressure measurement camp. The  Mini Action Project was  very effective as the people in Myagdi district had a very basic knowledge on non-communicable diseases and they were not able to differentiate between communicable and non-communicable disease. We provided awareness on the risk factors of NCDs, prevention and control of NCDs and dietary pattern and lifestyle modification to prevent NCDs.

-Chet Kumari

Arun helps rural student

Field Trip Experience by Arun, HCC university student

From December 9th to 11th, I volunteered on a trip to Dhading and Nuwakot with Dinesh Uncle, Laxmi Didi, Nishan Dai, and D.P. Uncle. Our goal was to distribute winter supplies like clothes, books, and calculators to students in these areas. The trip was a rewarding and humbling experience as we connected with the children and saw the impact of HCC’s work.

We left early on December 9th, starting at 6:30 a.m. Our first stop was to meet eight students. We spent time chatting with them about their families, studies, and future goals, and distributed chocolates to them. Then, we went to Dhading Besi and visited another school, where we spent three hours meeting students, handing out supplies, and learning about their lives. A 13-year-old girl, Gita, stood out to me with her maturity and confidence.

Next, we traveled to Darkha, where we enjoyed the beautiful scenery despite the rough roads. We stayed overnight at a local hotel and the next morning met with the community, including the mayor and teachers. We gave supplies to 15 students and had meaningful conversations with locals.

In the afternoon, we visited Bindu Keshar School in Nuwakot, where we played volleyball with eight students and shared snacks. Finally, we reached Uttar Gaya, where we updated records for six students and saw their dedication to learning. We ended the trip by staying at a hotel in Nuwakot before heading back to Kathmandu the next day.

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to our team, sponsors, and well-wishers for their invaluable support in ensuring the education and well-being of  students in the RISE program. The field visit was a success, providing much-needed support and monitoring to students in the RISE program. Through collective efforts, we continue to create meaningful impacts on the lives of children and their families in Nepal.

 

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