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| Front (North-East) View of REMEH taken in Dec 2023 |
Short Form: REMEH
Physical
Address: Banepa-6, Kavre, Budol
(Physical address of Dhalkewar branch: Mithila - 7, Dhalkewar, Dhanusa)
Email
Address: [email protected]
(Email address of Dhalkewar branch: [email protected] )
Phone Number: +977-011-661580
(Phone Number of Dhalkewar branch: 041-560240)
Website: https://remeh.org/
(Website of Dhalkewar branch: https://mithila.remeh.org/
Opening Time: 9AM - 4PM (closed on Sundays and public holidays, except emergency services)
(Dhalkewar branch opens till 5PM)
Overview
The hospital was
established in February 2007 through community donations, particularly
supported by Eurasia Reiyukai, hence adopting its name. Since its inception,
the hospital has faced various challenges. Eurasia Reiyukai is an
internationally recognized social organization that has crossed significant
strides in the services of mankind. The core of Reiyukai teachings centers on
guiding individuals to awaken their minds, encouraging introspection and
exploration to discover the meaning of their lives, all while maintaining reverence
for their predecessors. Initially, REMEH operated as a clinic with technical assistance
from ophthalmic professionals at Tribhuvan University Teaching Hospital (TUTH),
Maharajgunj, on a weekly basis.
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| This was the old building of Reiyukai Eye hospital at downtown Banepa |
The hospital's
beginnings were fueled by a grant of a thousand dollars from Eurasia Reiyukai,
operating within limited infrastructures provided by the Reiyukai Nepal. Over
time, the hospital has grown steadily, focusing primarily on community
services. Rooted in community service, the hospital evolved into a thriving
primary eye care center offering a few specialized services, serving the
community it was built by and for.
The hospital is
situated in Budol Height, within Banepa, the hub of Kavre district. Located 26
kilometers east of Kathmandu, the journey from the capital typically spans an
hour by motor vehicle to reach this destination. Operating from a building in
Banepa-6, the facility was constructed with financial backing from the Goodwill
Community Foundation (GCF), NC, USA, with local coordination by the Community
Development and Relief Agency (CDRA-Nepal).
Catchment
Areas
Since the regular
operation of the hospital, people from the east of Kathmandu are benefitted in
aspect of eye care. The service catchment area includes
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Kavre
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Bhaktapur
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Sindhupalchok
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Ramechhap
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Sindhuli
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Dolakha
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Okhaldhunga
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Solukhumbu and
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Parts of
Kathmandu and Lalitpur districts.
Hence the beneficiary
population exceeds 1 million.
Mission
Statements
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Our mission is to make a society free of
curable or avoidable blindness, and provide wholesome quality eye care
services.
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Our vision is to reach the unreached,
find the blind population, cure/ prevent blindness, and hence brings such
circumstances to light in order to create public awareness and invoke actions
to address them from whoever is concerned.
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Our focus is to improve quality of life
of people from different paths and background, who are enforced to live a life
as visually impaired; socio-economically marginalized, geographically disadvantaged,
ethnically bypassed, culturally underdeveloped and religiously ostracized group
will be our concern while providing eye care service delivery
Services
Provided by REMEH
OPD
Refraction, orthoptic and contact lens departments are manned by a team of optometrists. The OPD
services are facilitated by a team of experienced assistants
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| Team of Optometrists at REMEH From Left to Right: Nayana Gwacha, Niyanta Banepali, Riya Dev, Pooja Gurung, Sabina Khatun and Rabindra Adhikary |
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| Team of OPD Assistants at REMEH From Left to Right: Sajina Timalsina, Sabita Shrestha, Sarmila Shrestha, Basanti Purkuti and Rajyashwori Bista Bhujel |
Apart from
general ophthalmology clinic we have three special clinics, namely, retina,
glaucoma and cornea.
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| Dr Prasansa Shakya examining patients at general ophthalmology clinic of REMEH |
Optical and medical dispensing
The optical
department at our hospital offers a diverse selection of frames and lenses,
equipped with the capability to efficiently fit three pairs of glasses within a
six-minute timeframe. Furthermore, there is a pharmacy conveniently located
within the hospital premises.
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| Workforce at Optical dispensing: Harihar Koirala, Rupa Shrestha and Bina Thapa Magar (Nirjala Timalsina Ghimire is missing in the photograph) |
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| Pharmacy assistant Anita Panthi dispensing the drugs |
Laboratory
Services
REMEH additionally harbors an in-house medical laboratory for the routine and preoperative tests.
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| Medical Lab Technician Ms Rajmati Rajchal and Medical Lab Assistant Ms Jaya Shrestha |
Investigation
and minor procedures
We have two rooms dedicated for carrying out investigative tests and minor procedures like coherence tomography, pachymetry, perimetry, photography, syringing, tonometry,
Schirmer’s tests, drop instillation, cleansing, dressing and the like.
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| Optometrist performing Automated Visual Field Test in Investigative department of REMEH |
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| Staff and volunteering students doing minor procedures |
Surgery
REMEH is committed to performing a range of eye surgeries, such as those related to cataracts, pterygium, eyelids, lacrimal duct disorders, glaucoma, retina, and various other conditions.
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| Dr Leesha Shrestha Joshi is performing pterygium surgery with autologus graft and fibrin glue |
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| OT assistant team at Reiyukai: Bina Tharu, Nabina Manandhar and Yamuna KC |
Community
outreach
We consistently conduct community cataract and eye health screening camps with a proficient team of experts and assistants.
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| Ophthalmic Assistant Seema Gaire examining school students in a screening camp |
Education and
training
The training program is a key initiative of REMEH aimed at disseminating knowledge and awareness about eye health and diseases. Accordingly, we conduct training sessions for various segments of society, focusing on eye health, disease prevention, diabetic retinopathy and related topics. Additionally, we act as platform for students pursuing degrees in diploma in ophthalmic and health science and nursing, providing them with the necessary clinical exposure required for their academic programs.
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| Eye health training to health personnel and female volunteers at Reiyukai |
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| Posting of HA students of Iwamura College of Health Sciences; Sallaghari, Bhaktapur |
Tele-ophthalmology
service
We have started telemedicine in ophthalmology from the month of August 2023 with a kind support of SEVA. This pilot program, currently operational in Bhakundebesi, enables our staff to establish secure connections for consulting specialists located at the main hospital in Banepa.
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| Dr Sanket Parajuli in the mid of providing tele-consultation from the base hospital, REMEH |
Administrative
and support services
REMEH accommodates a proficient administrative team responsible for ongoing background planning, paperwork, centralized management of its networks, accounting, and various other tasks. Additionally, the hospital employs security personnel to ensure round-the-clock premises security.
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| Administrative staff of REMEH: Laxmi Shibhabhakti, Puju Shrestha, Pooja, Sushmita Kharel, Pragati Shrestha Thapa and Deepak Khatri |
Housekeeping and
Driving
We have hardworking female staff members for kitchen duties, laundry, and cleaning tasks, while two drivers are employed to operate the staff vehicle and ambulance.
.JPG "Reiyukai banepa housekeeping staff") |
| Housekeeping staff of REMEH: Anjana Gurung, Sushmita Rai and Sita Basnet |
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| Driving team of Reiyukai base hospital: Gautam Ghaju and Chandraman Tamang |
The
REMEH Network
Till the 2023 December,
there are altogether 5 centers under REMEH network.
· Base hospital at Banepa
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Secondary eye hospital at Dhalkewar
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Primary eye centers
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Khadichaur
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Bhakundebesi
o Janakpur
o Dharan
o Bardaghaat (plan afoot)
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| Optical dispenser of Khadichaur eye center, Narayan Timalsina, posing in front of newly bought auto-edging machine |
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| Bhakunde Eye care center of Reiyukai Eye Hospital |
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| Eye care center at Janakpur |
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| Dhalkewar Eye Hospital: a secondary eye hospital of REMEH at Dhanusa district also called as "Bogoni Vision Center" sponsored by Dooley InterMed International |
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| Staff team of Dhalkewar branch of Reiyukai Eye Hospital led by Dr Gangasagar Sah, Rupesh Bhujel and optometrist Rakhi Nayak |
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| Dharan Eye Care Center, Bargachhi, Dharan: The Latest Eye center of Reiyukai |
Major
Milestones:
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Conducted over 500 separate eye
screening camps
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Direct beneficiaries of hospital
services surpassed 1 million
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Partnered to around 80 national and
international organizations
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Worked in close proximity and collaboration
with governmental bodies including different municipalities and rural
municipalities, Ministry of health and population, District Health Office,
Social Welfare Council, District Coordination committee, Nepal Army, Department
of Road, etc.
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Cataract surgery of then Prime Minister
Sushil Koirala performed on 30th September 2015
· Reached to Madhesh Province with secondary eye care services in the year 2019
Conducted International Ophthalmology Conference in December 2023
Acknowledgement
We appreciate support,
solidarity and advice from Eurasia Reiyukai, BP Koirala Lions Center for
Ophthalmic Studies (BPKLCOS), Australian Embassy, Vision Beyond AUS, CDRA-Nepal,
Goodwill Community Foundation, Banepa Municipality, District Health Office,
District Forest Office, Department of Road and other governmental entities, Various
Lions clubs and Rotary clubs, hospitals hosting our satellite clinics, community
forest, banks and saving cooperatives, the good Samaritan friends residing in foreign
lands who share their fellow feelings with us and last but not least: our
service clients. PS: the list will always be incomplete.
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| Hospital Patron: Late Mr Yushun Masunaga, Co-patron; Hiroko Masunaga Hospital Management Committee Members of Reiyukai Eye Hospital: President Madhu Acharya, Vice-president Dr Irina Kansakar, General Secretary and Administrative Chief Hiramani Sharma, Treasurer Dineshraj Kayastha, Joint Secretary Dharma Bhakta Pradhan and Members: Madhav Thapa, Pushpa Kaji Shrestha, Purushottam Bhalu Shrestha, Mani Shrestha, Surkrishna Vaidya, Dr Madhu Thapa Hospital Advisors: Prof Dr Shashank Koirala, Prof Dr Sagun Joshi, Dr. Kishoreraj Pradhan and Mr Ashok Kumar Shrestha |
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