Chung-Ang University Hospital Medical Volunteer Activities in Rasuwa, Nepal

From the 17th to the 25th, Chung-Ang University Hospital announced on the 15th that it will embark on a 7-night, 9-day medical volunteer trip to the Rasuwa region in Nepal.

Led by Professor Won Ho-yeon of the Department of Cardiology at Chung-Ang University Hospital, the Nepal medical volunteer team, consisting of physicians from internal medicine, orthopedics, obstetrics and gynecology, family medicine, nurses, social workers, volunteers, Doosan Enerbility local staff, and interpreters, will provide medical consultations, distribute medicines, and offer medical education to approximately 800 residents of the Rasuwa area.

Photo of the launch ceremony of the Nepal medical volunteer group at Chung-Ang University Hospital.

The Chung-Ang University Hospital Nepal medical volunteer team held a launch ceremony on the 14th, reaffirming their commitment ahead of the local medical volunteer activities.

Won Ho-yeon, head of the Chung-Ang University Hospital Nepal medical volunteer team, said, "The Rasuwa region is located in a high-altitude area about 70 km from Kathmandu, the capital of Nepal, and I have heard that the residents' hygiene and health conditions are poor. The Chung-Ang University Hospital medical volunteer team will provide the best humanitarian medical support not only to the Rasuwa region but also to neighboring communities."

Hong Chang-kwon, Director of Chung-Ang University Medical Center, stated, "The Nepalese people have recently suffered great sorrow due to earthquake damage, and Chung-Ang University Medical Center will take the lead in realizing humanity through love, sharing, and volunteer spirit at sites where medical support is needed."

Meanwhile, since 2009, Chung-Ang University Hospital has been supporting local medical volunteer activities and treatment for patients with severe diseases in Quang Ngai Province, Vietnam, in collaboration with Doosan Vina, the local subsidiary of Doosan Enerbility in Vietnam.

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