Ear Aid Nepal exists to support work with those who have conditions affecting the ear in Nepal. Why ear disease should be so common in Nepal is unknown, but is probably due to a combination of many factors including living conditions, frequent upper respiratory infections in childhood, smoke and dust in the home, nutritional deficiencies and lack of adequate knowledge about care and treatment of the early stages of infection. The lack of medical facilities in many of the remote parts of the mountainous country and the costs involved must also play a part.
Coordinator Contact Information
Name
Dr. Michael C F Smith, FRCS, Head of Ear Services
Phone
+977 9813166373
Website
https://gphospital.org/
https://inf.org.uk/our-work/
https://www.earaidnepal.org/
Requirements
Please visit the program website for the most up to date information.
Typical Service Commitment
2 weeks/2-3 Months
Clinical Emphasis
- Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
- General Otolaryngology
- Head and Neck Surgery / Oncology
- Laryngology
- Other
- Otology / Neurotology
- Rediatric Otolaryngology
- Rhinology and Allergy
Financial Aspects
Travel costs and living expenses (living expenses low in Nepal, travel to include cost of internal flights). Unlikely to exceed USD 2000 in total for a two week visit, depending on air fares
Language Skills
English, Nepali, Hindi
Global Region
Asia
Research Opportunities
Basic, Clinical
Seeking Volunteers
Services Provided
- Office-Based Otolaryngology
- Pharmaceuticals
- Surgery
Last Updated: 06/28/2018
