After months of preparation, DCWC Community hospital organized a two-day free health camp to provide its vital services to the people who needed them the most, on the occasion of completing 14 years and entering into its 15th year of service of our DCWC Community Hospital.

Around 9 AM, the humble Renu Chaulagain, the respected Chairperson of Chauri Deurali Gaunpalika, cut the ribbon with elegance, formally marking the beginning of the camp. She smiled with pride and determination.

During the two days, Chaitra 23 and 24 (April 5–6) combined, people residing in Ramechhap, Kavre and nearby districts and many of whom had no proper roads and walked long distances with some walking for an hour ,684 people passed through the gates of the hospital. Of these, 467 were women and 217 were men. They arrived with pain, with concerns, and in some instances with no awareness that by day's end, they would be walking away feeling better—both in body and in spirit.

Every department of the camp hummed with commitment:

• 312 individuals came to seek assistance with joint pain and physiotherapy.
• 97 were given dental treatment, with some going to a dentist for the first time in years.
• 175 women were given gynecological consultations—most of them finally articulating long silenced concerns.
• 100 general patients were given attention and treatment.

67 villagers were given X-ray services and 52 lab tests—both free of charge.

This task could only be accomplished through people who contributed more than just their time—they contributed their hearts. Teaching Hospital’s top orthopedic surgeon Dr. Dibya Purush Dhakal spearheaded the orthopedic department with boundless drive. Paropakar Maternity and Women’s Hospital’s specialist gynecologist Dr. Goma G.C, who made sure that women’s health issues were addressed with the utmost dignity it should receive. Supporting her by Community Nursing Inspector, Rupa Karmacharya contributed to this program.  Madhav Dhungana, Physiotherapist of shankarapur Hospital with Backed by community nurses, health workers and volunteers—each one a strand in the tapestry of this altruistic endeavor—

Local leaders stood together in solidarity:

• Renu Chaulagain, Chairperson of Chauri Deurali Gaunpalika
• Tej Bahadur Ghising, who heads the Health Department of Chaurideurali Rural Municipality
• Chhatra Bahadur Pradhan, the Chairperson of Nagre Gagarche ward-02
• Former Ward Chair person, Dinesh Lama
• Kiran Prasad Neupane, International Scout volunteer Asia pacific Deputy Commissioner (Full Volunteer)
• Support staff, Laxmi lama from the local Health Post and Teachers, Social workers and intellectual are ever willing to assist
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Something Greater than Camp—A Celebration of Humankind

As the sun set on Chaitra 24, weary but satisfied smiles in every face. The camp came to an end, but something far more profound had grown—a newfound sense of community, of looking out for one another, of what is possible when hands are joined across institutions, roles and class divisions.

This wasn't merely about medicine. It was about being there, about listening, and about restoring hope in care that comes from the bottom up. Healing had come to Chauri Deurali—not in the form of syringes or scans, but in the touch of human affection.

With deepest gratitude, we extend our sincere thanks to everyone whose compassion, time, and tireless efforts made this camp a reality—you didn’t just bring care, you brought light, hope, and healing to every heart that walked through our doors.