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Too many children in Nepal suffer from medical conditions that could be very easily averted. This little boy presented with classic signs of malnutrition. He was living in a good home but tradition and ingnorance both contributed to his condition. He was weaned too soon and put on a standard diet of boiled rice and the water from the cooked vegetables that he father would eat. There was neither protein nor fruit in his diet. Following some simple interventions which included basic health education, provision of good quality food and a small grant he is now a healthy five year oil.
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| Posted: Apr 19, 09:41 PM (Ken Smith) | More |
For several years FONIC Trust has been conducting Health Screening Camps in a number of schools located in poor regions of Kathmandu and beyond. Over the years medical professionals have identified various complaints such as a heart mummer to skin disorders, worms and dental problems. To support the screening work we also provide funding for poor families whose children have been identified as needing additional medication and treatment.
Education is not free in Nepa, even the State schools demand a fee. For many, particularly those living in remote areas of caught in poverty education of their children can be fraught with financial worry. FONIC Trust is currently supporting a number of children through their education. Some are at primary level in country schools, some secondary level in Kathmandu and two are at post SLC (post GCSE level) studying for entrance into higher level education. The common denominator for all our children is that their families struggle financially. 
