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Himalayan Rescue Association to operate health camp at Gosainkunda
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Himalayan Rescue Association to operate health camp at Gosainkunda

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  • The Himalayan Rescue Association will operate a health camp at Gosainkunda, Nepal, during the Janai Purnima fair.
  • A seven-member medical team, including five doctors, has been dispatched to provide services to pilgrims.
  • The camp aims to address altitude sickness, a common issue at the 4,380-meter high pilgrimage site, and has treated over 500 patients annually since 1997.

The Himalayan Rescue Association (HRA) is preparing to operate a health camp at Gosainkunda, a significant pilgrimage and tourism destination in Nepal's Rasuwa district. The camp will run during the upcoming Janai Purnima festival, focusing on the health and well-being of the numerous pilgrims who visit the sacred site.

the medical team had been sent to Gosainkunda for the convenience and safety of pilgrims.

— Govinda BasyaChief Executive Officer of the Himalayan Rescue Association, explaining the purpose of the medical team's deployment.

A dedicated team of seven, including five doctors, has already departed for Gosainkunda to offer medical assistance. Led by Dr. Shivani Rayamajhi, the team comprises medical professionals and support staff. HRA Chief Executive Officer Govinda Basya stated that the medical team's deployment is crucial for the convenience and safety of the pilgrims undertaking the journey.

the organisation has been operating a health camp at Gosainkunda continuously since 1997 after pilgrims began experiencing altitude sickness due to the site’s elevation of 4,380 metres above sea level.

— Dambar ParajuliChairperson of the Himalayan Rescue Association, detailing the history and reason for the health camp.

The association has a long-standing commitment to providing healthcare at Gosainkunda, having operated a health camp there continuously since 1997. This initiative began in response to pilgrims experiencing altitude sickness, a common ailment given the site's elevation of 4,380 meters above sea level. While altitude sickness is preventable, the HRA notes that a lack of awareness has unfortunately led to fatalities in the past.

Although altitude sickness can be completely prevented, some people have lost their lives due to a lack of awareness, the association said.

— Himalayan Rescue AssociationHighlighting the risks associated with altitude sickness at Gosainkunda.

Symptoms such as headaches, nausea, and vomiting are key indicators of altitude sickness, and pilgrims are urged to be vigilant. This year, the HRA plans to distribute informational materials to further raise awareness among visitors. Last year alone, the health camp provided treatment to over 500 patients, underscoring the ongoing need for such services at this remote and high-altitude location.

Symptoms of altitude sickness include headache, nausea and vomiting, and pilgrims need to pay particular attention to these symptoms.

— Himalayan Rescue AssociationProviding information on recognizing the symptoms of altitude sickness.
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