Medical Rehabilitation Organization

22/01/2026

Swamikartika Khabar Rural Municipality is located in western Nepal. The major challenges of this region include food insecurity, malnutrition, poverty, and a lack of basic infrastructure. Quality healthcare facilities are located far from the villages, mainly in Dhangadhi or Nepalgunj, making access extremely difficult for rural families.

Let us share the story of Master Prashant, a 12-year-old boy. When he was just six years old, his right leg gradually started becoming shorter. By the age of ten, he was forced to walk on his toes. Without understanding what was happening to him, he faced neglect and discrimination in his own village.

His mother, Ms. Sajana, was deeply worried about her son. However, she felt helpless—hospitals were far away, and without financial support, traveling such long distances seemed impossible. For a mother, watching her son walk on his toes every day to attend school miles away was heartbreaking.

Prashant is currently studying in Grade 6. The school is only a 30-minute walk from his home for other children, but for Prashant, the same journey takes nearly an hour due to his condition.

Every pain has an end. One fortunate day, Mr. Prakash Singh, a social worker and journalist, visited the village for reporting. He noticed Prashant playing in the courtyard and immediately sensed that something was wrong. He began coordinating with the family and shared Prashant’s condition with us. We advised Mr. Prakash to refer the child to HRDC, a center dedicated to children with physical disabilities.

Prashant underwent leg surgery at HRDC one month ago. After his wound healed, he was transferred to our shelter for physiotherapy. He now receives physiotherapy twice a day. Although the sessions were painful at first, he has gradually started enjoying them.

This transformation is the change we strive to create through our work.
God bless you, Prashant. Keep walking forward—mile by mile.

20/01/2026

We have found that in many homes people are using old, second-hand, or low-quality oxygen concentrators without knowing how much oxygen the machine is actually delivering.

Both too much oxygen and too little oxygen in the body can cause serious health problems.

If you want to check whether your oxygen concentrator is working properly, we now have a device to test it accurately.
Please let us know or bring your machine to our center for checking.

20/01/2026

Everyone has a dream of a happy family life.
We all work hard so that we can sustain ourselves and our families. Every parent wants to give their children a better life, a better education, and a secure future. Most of us spend our entire earnings thinking about our children’s tomorrow.

The story of Navaraj is not very different from ours.

Navaraj and his wife went to Mumbai, India, with big hopes and small means. Navaraj worked as a security guard, and his wife worked as a housemaid. Life was not easy, but they were happy. Slowly, they even managed to save some money, dreaming of sending their eldest son abroad for higher education.

But life often has different plans for us.

Three months ago, while on duty in a newly constructed building, Navaraj fell from the 4th floor during his patrol. By fate, he landed on his feet instead of his head. He survived the fall—but at a great cost. His leg and spine were badly injured. He was rushed to the hospital and had to undergo major surgeries for both his spine and leg, with metal implants inserted in both areas.

Despite being their employee, the building owner provided only NPR 15,000 for his treatment—an amount that meant almost nothing for such serious surgeries. Navaraj had no choice but to take loans from villagers and relatives to pay the hospital bills.

Unfortunately, this was not the end of his suffering.

Over time, his leg became severely infected. Last month, doctors were left with no option but to amputate his leg. By then, Navaraj had already spent all his savings and taken loans amounting to nearly NPR 1,500,000. Along with losing his leg, he also lost his lifelong dream of building a better future for his children—especially his eldest son.

After the amputation, Navaraj could no longer continue his life in India. He called his eldest son and returned to Nepal. His wife remains in India, still working as a housemaid, trying to support the family from afar.

Once back in Nepal, Navaraj sought treatment at Dhangadhi Hospital. However, despite a week of regular wound care, his condition worsened due to severe infection. Doctors advised immediate referral to Kathmandu.

For Navaraj, traveling to Kathmandu was not a small or easy decision—it felt almost impossible. But with the generous support of Mr. Prakash Singh, we were able to make their journey to Kathmandu possible.

We have already consulted with Orthopedic Doctor Janith Singh, who has kindly assured us that he will provide Navaraj’s treatment at the minimum possible cost.

Navaraj’s story is a reminder of how fragile life can be—and how quickly dreams can change. Today, he needs not only medical care, but compassion, support, and hope.

18/01/2026

Humanity Has No Boundaries

Chandani is only 16 years old.
An age meant for school, laughter, and dreams—not pain and suffering.

Originally from Bihar, India, Chandani has been living in eastern Nepal with her parents for many years and is studying in Grade 6 at a local school. Despite extreme poverty, she was a cheerful child who loved learning and dreamed of a better future.

Three months ago, she traveled to India with her family to celebrate the Chhath festival. What should have been a joyful time turned into a nightmare. In her own village, someone attempted to burn her alive. By sheer luck, Chandani survived—but with severe burns covering much of her body.

She was taken to a local hospital, but her family could not afford the treatment she urgently needed. With no other choice, they returned to Nepal, carrying not only a wounded child but also unimaginable fear and helplessness.

Hope appeared in the form of Mrs. Mina Rimal, a kind-hearted woman who knew the family. She opened her home to Chandani and cared for her wounds day and night for nearly a month. Sadly, instead of healing, the wounds became infected, and Chandani’s condition worsened.

Refusing to give up, Mrs. Mina sought help wherever she could and finally reached DHERSEC Nepal in Dharan. Mr. Sunil Khadka from DHERSEC shared Chandani’s story with us. After hearing it, we could not turn away.

Even without sufficient funds, we requested that Chandani be sent to Kathmandu. Today, she is under the care of a dedicated team of plastic surgeons led by Dr. Surendra Basnet. According to the doctors, Chandani will need multiple reconstructive surgeries—procedures that require time, patience, and significant financial support.

Through this post, we appeal to your humanity.
Even a small contribution can help relieve Chandani’s pain and bring her closer to healing.

Please know this clearly: lack of money will never stop her treatment. We have already requested the hospital to begin her care, and we are deeply grateful that they have agreed.

Let us stand together for Chandani.
Let us choose compassion.
Let us prove that humanity truly has no boundaries.

Bank Details:
Bank Name: Himalayan Bank Ltd.
Account Name: Medical Rehabilitation Organization
Account No.: 00209952480018
Branch: Maharajgunj
Swift code:HIMANPKA
(In remarks please write :Chadani)

13/01/2026

He may be in pain today, but one day he will understand that this pain was part of his healing.”

13/01/2026

Sushant is an 11-year-old boy from Lamjung.
One of our good friends, Mr.Lee Williams , shared Sagun’s story with us. After learning about his condition, we couldn’t hold ourselves back and decided to bring him to Kathmandu for further care.

His surgery is schedule for tomorrow and we are hopeful for a successful outcome and a smooth recovery. We extend our heartfelt thanks to Roads to Rehab Nepal for generously sponsoring his surgery.

We wish Sagun a very fast and complete recovery.

12/01/2026

What will you do when an emergency happens right in front of you?
Will you freeze, or will you tackle the situation with your knowledge and skills?

It is always better to prepare yourself before any disaster strikes.

In our everyday lives, we may encounter many unexpected and frightening situations. Some can be critical, where little can be done, while others may seem small—but due to a lack of knowledge, they can turn into major disasters.

Being prepared can help save a life or prevent a situation from becoming worse.

We are continuously conducting emergency response classes to build this readiness.
Here are some glimpses from our recent session!
Special thanks goes to :
Kathmandu Therapy CAMP
Devon Yack Bush
Frederick Shaw

07/01/2026

Medical emergencies can happen to anyone—at any time.

Min Bahadur, the Ward Chairman of Budiganga Municipality–9, is someone who has always stood for his people. Through our work, we have supported more than 10 patients from his ward, including two survivors of bear attacks and others with multiple serious injuries. In every case, Min Bahadur ensured timely government documentation so that these patients could receive treatment in Kathmandu.

Over the past few months, Min Bahadur himself has been struggling with severe high blood pressure. Even while unwell, he never stopped serving his community. When his condition worsened, he went to Dhangadhi for treatment. As the hospital there could not control his blood pressure, he was referred to Kathmandu for further care.

When we learned that he was in Kathmandu for treatment, we were honored to welcome him to our shelter. He is currently receiving treatment at TUTH Hospital. Despite his own health challenges, his dedication to his people remains unchanged. From our shelter, he continues to manage his responsibilities and serve his community.

This is a reminder that those who care for others also need care—and that true leadership continues even in times of personal hardship.

15/12/2025

Bishal, 28, is from Panchthar district, but he was born and raised in Sikkim, India. Life was never easy for him. When he was still very young, his father passed away. His mother, elderly and frequently ill, later returned to Nepal, leaving Bishal alone to survive on his own.

He began working in a factory in Sikkim, trying to build a life despite the odds. At the age of 24, he suddenly fainted at home. He visited a local healer who told him it was nothing serious—only that God was unhappy with him. After performing some rituals, Bishal felt better and believed the danger had passed.

But fate had other plans.

Seven months ago, while cooking, Bishal fainted again and fell into a wooden stove. His clothes caught fire, causing severe burns to both his hands and the back of his body. He was rushed to a local hospital and received initial treatment. He was also diagnosed with Seizure and started Medications. Afterward, he became bedridden and could no longer walk.

With hope that time would heal him, Bishal returned to Nepal to live with his mother. Sadly, his condition worsened. His palms began to curl and crumble due to burn contractures. Painful bed sores developed. With no money and no access to proper medical care, hospital treatment became impossible.

That’s when Mr. Sunil Khadka from DHERSEC Nepal learned about Bishal’s story. Moved by his suffering, he coordinated with doctors and managed to send Bishal to Kathmandu, to Sushma Koirala Memorial Hospital. There, Bishal underwent surgery for severe burn contracture of his hands. He stayed in the hospital for 43 long days.

After discharge, doctors advised daily physiotherapy and continuous bed sore management. But such services were nearly impossible to access in his remote village.

Once again, kindness stepped in.

Mr. Sunil requested our support—and today, Bishal is with us. We have begun his daily physiotherapy and wound management program. It is a long and painful journey, but for the first time in years, Bishal has hope.

We believe that in the coming days, he will walk again—and use his hands with dignity and independence.

Because sometimes, healing begins not with medicine alone, but with humanity, compassion, and the willingness to stand beside someone who has no one.

13/12/2025

Successfully conducted Trauma Response Training, focused on rapid assessment, life-saving interventions, and effective team coordination during emergencies.
This training aimed to strengthen frontline responders’ skills so they can act confidently when every second counts.
Proud to be part of building a safer and more prepared community.
Thank you Kathmandu Therapy CAMP for providing us with all the basic needed tools to conduct a successful training!!
Thank you Devon Yack Bush for a great collaboration with us!
TeamMeRO

01/12/2025

GLOBALGIVING’S GIVING TUESDAY CAMPAIGN IS NOW LIVE!
(see previous two posts if you missed them!)
All donations between US$10 and US$2,500 - approximately AU$15 and AU$3,800 - will not only provide medications and medical supplies for all patients at MeRO’s Shelter, but will receive a proportion of GlobalGiving’s US$500,000 (AU$763,000) incentive fund, so the more you give, the more we get!

In the US you have between now and 11:59 a.m. EST on Wednesday December 3rd to make your donation for it to be amplified with incentive funds which is 03:59 am AEDT on Thursday December 4th in Australia.

CLICK ON THE LINK BELOW TO VISIT OUR PROJECT PAGE & MAKE YOUR DONATION

www.globalgiving.org/projects/provide-life-changing-medical-care-in-nepal

Your generosity is so much appreciated and as always, a million thank yous for your amazing support. We know 18 if you already make regular donations and we never expect you to give again, but if you were comfortable sharing this link, that would be awesome! Thankyou!!

Virginia Dixon, President, Roads to Rehab Nepal

In Nepal medical care comes with a price tag many cannot afford, We work with an organisation called MeRO (previously known as NHEDF) and enable access to medical care by funding and facilitating medical & surgical intervention, nursing care, physiotherapy and rehabilitation services for people who....

28/11/2025

Technology is advancing every day, and without it, we cannot provide the best possible treatment.
When we learned that patients on ventilators cannot cough effectively — making them highly vulnerable to pneumonia and slowing their recovery in the ICU — we reached out to our partner organization, Stichting Care4Nepal. We requested their support to bring a specialized machine that could help our own Tribhuvan University Teaching Hospital.

We are grateful for their support, and today we proudly handed over this important device to TUTH.