Nepal
Nepal is a destination unable to be forgotten for combining cultural interest through hundreds of century-old temples and religious traditions with the natural beauty that it’s so blessed to boast. According to the World Health Organisation, Nepal has made significant progress in improving the health of its people, but challenges remain. Health care is not yet universal: access to quality services at an affordable cost remains a goal rather than an achievement for most of the Nepali population. Nineteen Degrees’ programs work with key community stakeholders to deliver sustainable and effective primary health programs.
Facts
Population: 28 million
Capital city: Kathmandu
Currency: Nepalese Rupee
Main language: Nepali
Location
Nineteen Degrees work with passionate community service providers following best practice in the culturally rich city of Pokhara in the west of Nepal, a six-hour drive from the capital Kathmandu and at the foothills of the stunning Annapurna mountain range.
Project info
Placement options exist for nursing and allied health students working with local partner host sites learning about healthcare delivery in this incredible country and assisting to provide health care to outlying villages.
Pokhara, Nepal is a great choice of destination for nursing and allied health students to complete an international clinical placement, with lots to do in free time, multiple cuisine options and a friendly support team on hand 24/7.
Opportunities
A typical three week placement allows students the opportunity to rotate through different hospital wards and departments to gain insight into healthcare delivery in a Nepali hospital setting.
Nineteen Degrees also works in conjunction with the local Lions Club to provide health outreach via a health camp to outlying villages without ordinary access to everyday healthcare. As a student health group, you will work with hospital staff and provide free health checkups to a local community in a rural area outside of Pokhara over one of the weekends.
Head to the Programs page to find out more.
“The villagers started heading in and lining up to see the medical team, ortho, gynaecology and paediatrics. Throughout the day, we saw over 400 people from 9:00AM-2:00PM.”
— Demi Millner.
Bachelor of Nursing, Edith Cowan University
In country support
We work with a small family team of Tibetans in Pokhara who go above and beyond to ensure students have the trip of their lifetime. They work closely with host sites to identify and assess projects and consistently liaise with local staff and communities to ensure communication is clear and all needs are met.
The team’s passions are showcasing the region and all it has to offer to visitors whilst providing support and advocating for access to healthcare and education for the more marginalised and vulnerable communities in the country and for this they have won a number of awards.
Get in touch
We hoped you enjoyed learning about our Nepal programs on offer. To find out more information or to request a tailored proposal please contact us using the form below.