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IN THE HIMALAYAS
Heartbreak in the Himalayas is Dr Ray’s first novel, and it’s a real page-turner. Set in the foothills of the spectacular Himalayas, Dr Ray takes us on a series of enthralling adventures during a surgical camp in remote Nepal. We meet a group of fascinating characters follow them on their rollercoaster ride as they battle challenge after challenge in this exotic corner of the world.
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AUSTRALIANS FOR WOMEN’S HEALTH
THE HEALTH OF FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES IS STRONGLY TIED TO THE HEALTH OF WOMEN. THE ILLNESS OR DEATH OF A WOMAN HAS SERIOUS CONSEQUENCES FOR THE HEALTH OF HER CHILDREN, HER FAMILY AND THE COMMUNITY.
MATERNAL HEALTH
Every day around the world, 1,000 women die as a result of pregnancy complications. Ninety-nine percent of these deaths occur in developing countries. In Nepal, a woman dies in labour every 4 hours and a baby, every 15 minutes. The large majority of these deaths are preventable.
PROLAPSE DOWN UNDER
In its more severe forms, genital (or pelvic organ) prolapse is a distressing and disfiguring disease. University studies have shown that there are 200,000 women in Nepal who suffer with severe pelvic organ prolapse and are in urgent need of surgery. Very few surgeons in Nepal who can provide this surgery.
CORPORATE SPONSORS
A4WH is grateful to sponsors of the prolapse treatment camps. B. Braun Medical Pty Ltd has been generous in their supply of surgical instruments valued at approximately AUD$10,000. All of these instruments have been invaluable to A4WH surgical camps in Nepal.
Gifts That Help Save Lives
TRAIN A MIDWIFE
One of the best ways to stop mums and babies dying in Nepal is to train more Skilled Birth Attendants. Sponsor a midwife to train over a 12-month period and you can create a birthing experience that’s both safe and caring.
HOSPITAL BLANKETS
Keep mums and babies warm in the foothills of the Himalayas
SECURE MEDICINE CUPBOARD
Vital medicines need to be kept secure from mischievous hands!
TAPS TO SUPPLY CLEAN WATER
Hygiene is crucial to prevent the spread of disease.
Plumbing to hospital wards provides far more reliable clean water.
NEWBORN BABY COTS
Hospital cots are vital
for the care of the newborn babies in poor health.
LABOUR WARD EXAMINATION LIGHT
Adequate light is crucial for the safe birth of babies.
Power supply is unreliable in Nepal. All hospital lights need a backup battery supply.
CESAREAN SECTION INSTRUMENTS
So many babies’ lives are saved with emergency cesarean sections.
Our hospitals require several sets of instruments to provide this crucial
on-going care.
WE’RE BUILDING A HOSPITAL
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A4WH is currently building a hospital for mothers and babies in Dolakha, rural Nepal, an area devastated by the earthquake in 2015. Apart from providing critical care for those in need, the hospital will become a major teaching centre for doctors, midwives and nurses. It will also be the base for an extensive community health program, providing essential public health measures and medical research in the area.
All funding for the construction of the hospital will come from personal donations.
As little as $2 will provide medications to prevent life threatening haemorrhages in pregnancy. $250 will pay for an operation to fix a woman suffering with genital prolapse. $50,000 will pay for a surgical ward. $1,550 will pay for the training of a midwife.
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HISTORY & ORIGINS
A4WH is an Australian charitable trust. It was founded in 2010 by Gynaecologist Obstetrician, Dr Ray Hodgson. The objective of A4WH is to improve the appalling state of women’s health in Nepal.
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Heartbreak in the Himalayas is Dr Ray’s first novel, and it’s a real page-turner.
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Volunteering is a vehicle for individuals or groups to address human, environmental and social needs
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All donations to (A4WH) will be used exclusively to construct the Mothers and Babies Hospital in Charikot, Nepal.
Sponsorship
Corporate partners provide crucial funding that allows A4WH to save the lives of mothers and babies in Nepal
Our Mission
We believe that equality is a human right. Every woman, regardless of race, wealth or social status, should have equal access to the highest standards of medical care.
Our Principal aim is to provide sustainable medical treatment and public health interventions for women in developing countries suffering from gynecological or pregnancy-related conditions.
A4WH adheres to the highest ethical standards in the acquisition of funds and the provision of medical care.
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