Primary Health Care and Resource Centre
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The Primary Health Care and Resource Center (PHCRC) is in the rural village of Chapagaun, Lalitpur
in Nepal
. Chapagaun is in the wider Kathmandu Valley
. The health centre was first established in 1972 as an Maternal and Child Health (MCH) clinic by the United Mission to Nepal
. It is notable for its international
volunteer programme and its micro-insurance service which reduces the cost of health care for those possessing the insurance. This is an important service in a country where more than 30% of the population are below the poverty line of 12US$ per day, and lack basic amenities such as primary health care
.
The Primary Health Care and Resource Center was established by the United Mission to Nepal
(UMN), which is a Christian organisation, established in 1954, that aims to encourage "healthy, strong and empowered individuals". In 1984 after 12 years of existence the clinic was upgraded, from an MCH clinic to a Health Post for the local community. And after another 5 years the health post was once again upgraded to a Health Teaching Post.
32 years after beginning the project, in 2004, UMN handed control of the institute to the local government’s District Development Committee (DDC) of Lalitpur under the branch of the Village Development Committee (VDC). The centre thereafter has been managed by the local management committee.
In 2005 the health post was renamed "Primary Health Care and Resource Center" to reflect the fact that it offers more services than a traditional health centre, it provides:
In 2008 the local management committee began managing PHCRC in conjunction with SHANTI NEPAL (INGO
).
In 1974 the PHCRC created Sarbottam Pihto (Super Flour), a flour conceived as a weaning food.
In 1984, Health Micro-insurance Scheme (HMIS) was introduced. The HMIS was the first in Nepal. In 1995 Mental Health Training for the local police was added to the mental health program.
Also of notable interest is PCHRC's utilisation of international medical and lay volunteers, over 20 years dozens of volunteers have passed through PHCRC, some clinically trained volunteers worked in OPD and other frontline medical services, whilst lay volunteers helped to build walls and with admin.
Lalitpur District, Nepal
Lalitpur District of 337,785. It is one of the three districts in the Kathmandu Valley, along with Kathmandu and Bhaktapur.Lalitpur District has many schools, colleges and hotels. Adarsha Vidya Mandir, St. Xavier's School, St...
in Nepal
Nepal
Nepal , officially the Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal, is a landlocked sovereign state located in South Asia. It is located in the Himalayas and bordered to the north by the People's Republic of China, and to the south, east, and west by the Republic of India...
. Chapagaun is in the wider Kathmandu Valley
Kathmandu Valley
The Kathmandu Valley , located in Nepal, lies at the crossroads of ancient civilizations of Asia, and has at least 130 important monuments, including several places of pilgrimage for the Hindus and the Buddhists. There are seven UNESCO World Heritage Sites within this valley.-Etymology:The city of...
. The health centre was first established in 1972 as an Maternal and Child Health (MCH) clinic by the United Mission to Nepal
United Mission to Nepal
The United Mission to Nepal was established in 1954 as a co-operative missionary endeavour between the people of Nepal and a number of Christian groups working along the border in India...
. It is notable for its international
volunteer programme and its micro-insurance service which reduces the cost of health care for those possessing the insurance. This is an important service in a country where more than 30% of the population are below the poverty line of 12US$ per day, and lack basic amenities such as primary health care
Primary health care
Primary health care, often abbreviated as “PHC”, has been defined as "essential health care based on practical, scientifically sound and socially acceptable methods and technology made universally accessible to individuals and families in the community through their full participation and at a cost...
.
The Primary Health Care and Resource Center was established by the United Mission to Nepal
United Mission to Nepal
The United Mission to Nepal was established in 1954 as a co-operative missionary endeavour between the people of Nepal and a number of Christian groups working along the border in India...
(UMN), which is a Christian organisation, established in 1954, that aims to encourage "healthy, strong and empowered individuals". In 1984 after 12 years of existence the clinic was upgraded, from an MCH clinic to a Health Post for the local community. And after another 5 years the health post was once again upgraded to a Health Teaching Post.
32 years after beginning the project, in 2004, UMN handed control of the institute to the local government’s District Development Committee (DDC) of Lalitpur under the branch of the Village Development Committee (VDC). The centre thereafter has been managed by the local management committee.
In 2005 the health post was renamed "Primary Health Care and Resource Center" to reflect the fact that it offers more services than a traditional health centre, it provides:
- General Outpatient department
- Clinical Laboratory
- PharmacyPharmacyPharmacy is the health profession that links the health sciences with the chemical sciences and it is charged with ensuring the safe and effective use of pharmaceutical drugs...
- Minor Surgical Procedures
- In-patient Care
- Community Oral Health Services
- Community Mental Health Services
- 24 hour Emergency Services
- Ambulance Service
- Community TB DOTSDotsDots is the plural of dot.Dots may also refer to:*Dots , produced by Tootsie Roll Industries*Dots and Boxes, a pencil and paper game for two or more players*Dots - another pencil and paper game...
Service - MCH and RH Services
- Birthing Center and Postnatal Observation
- Antenatal and Postnatal Services
- Family PlanningFamily planningFamily planning is the planning of when to have children, and the use of birth control and other techniques to implement such plans. Other techniques commonly used include sexuality education, prevention and management of sexually transmitted infections, pre-conception counseling and...
Services - Well Baby Clinic
- Immunization Services
- Growth monitoring
- NutritionNutritionNutrition is the provision, to cells and organisms, of the materials necessary to support life. Many common health problems can be prevented or alleviated with a healthy diet....
Education, Promotion and Rehabilitation Service - Home based Nutrition Follow-up
- PHCRC Based Nutrition Follow-up
- Super Flour Production and Promotion
- Community Nutrition Rehabilitation Center
In 2008 the local management committee began managing PHCRC in conjunction with SHANTI NEPAL (INGO
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).
Notable achievements
In 1972, the MCH post was was the first nutrition rehabilitation centre in the whole of Nepal.In 1974 the PHCRC created Sarbottam Pihto (Super Flour), a flour conceived as a weaning food.
In 1984, Health Micro-insurance Scheme (HMIS) was introduced. The HMIS was the first in Nepal. In 1995 Mental Health Training for the local police was added to the mental health program.
Also of notable interest is PCHRC's utilisation of international medical and lay volunteers, over 20 years dozens of volunteers have passed through PHCRC, some clinically trained volunteers worked in OPD and other frontline medical services, whilst lay volunteers helped to build walls and with admin.