23/04/2026
In medical practice, one of the greatest challenges in Nepal is the delay in properly diagnosing health problems. Days turn into months, and months into years, before patients even begin the right treatment.
Ms. Janaki, a mother of three from Surkhet, lives a simple but hardworking life. Her days were filled with household chores, grazing cattle, and caring for her family. With her husband working in India, life seemed manageable and stable.
Two years ago, she developed a small blister on her foot. Like many, she assumed it was due to the physical strain of daily work in the fields. But the blister didn’t heal—it worsened and began to spread. Living in a nearby city, she sought medical help and underwent surgery. For a while, she seemed to recover.
But fate had more in store. One day, she fell in her garden and fractured her ankle. She traveled to India to be with her husband, where she underwent two major surgeries. With hope in her heart, she returned to Nepal, believing she was on the path to recovery.
Sadly, her journey was far from over.
Her wound began to deteriorate again, growing worse with each passing day. She was taken to Nepalgunj for further treatment, where she underwent multiple additional surgeries. By this point, the family had exhausted nearly all their savings and had taken loans exceeding $20,000—just to keep her treatment going.
Yet, despite everything, they still did not know her actual diagnosis.
With their last hope, they came to Kathmandu. There, she was finally diagnosed with Squamous cell carcinoma.
Now, she faces a long and difficult road ahead—requiring radiation and chemotherapy for her recovery.
Today, this family stands at a critical point. After years of pain, uncertainty, and financial burden, they need support to continue her life-saving treatment in Kathmandu.
Our small contribution can make a difference in giving her a chance to heal and return to her family!!
