Over 50 Senior Citizens Benefit from Free Health Camp by Pustantaran Nepal

Kathmandu / April 24: At least 50 senior citizens from Budhanilkantha Municipality benefited from a free health camp organized by Pustantaran Nepal, a social enterprise dedicated to promoting dignified aging.

The health camp, held in close collaboration with Ward No. 8 of Budhanilkantha Municipality, Janmaitri Youth Club, and Next Mart Shopping Center, saw participation from senior citizens aged between 60 and 90.

Dr. Bindu Pandey, a geriatric specialist, noted that many of the elderly participants were found to be suffering from diabetes, high blood pressure, and bone-related issues. “Among the attendees, aged 60 to 90 years, many were regularly taking medications for diabetes, bone degeneration, and blood pressure. We also found that most of their children are currently living abroad for employment,” said Dr. Pandey.

Chairperson of Ward No. 8, Suman Tamang, stated that the camp was very beneficial in promoting the health and well-being of the senior citizens in the area. He also emphasized the importance of continuing such initiatives. “Pustantaran Nepal organized the health program for senior citizens, and we coordinated to make it happen. Many people benefited from it,” said Chairperson Tamang.

Janmaitri Youth Club President Nischal Adhikari shared that not only locals but also elderly individuals from outside Kathmandu came to receive services at the camp.

Pustantaran Nepal, a social enterprise focused on fostering dignified aging and intergenerational knowledge sharing, has been conducting awareness initiatives and providing a range of services for senior citizens. The organization offers transportation, healthcare, entertainment, and day services to the elderly, according to its president, Pratibedan Baidya. He also mentioned that the recently established organization plans to create a senior citizen village in the future to support a more comfortable and respectful life for the elderly.