Medical Ministry International in Nepal
The medical teams to Nepal are lead by MMI Asia Project Director, Dr Allan. B. Melicor. The projects focus on surgical care and further training for the staff of local hospitals in Nepal.
Allan B. Melicor, M.D.
Dr. Allan B. Melicor, pictured left, is a General, Cancer, and Laparoscopic Surgeon serving with Medical Ministry International as a Project Director throughout Asia. Allan was trained in the Philippines, U.S.A., U.K., and Japan. He lives with his wife Blessie, an RN, and son Allen Paul in the United States. They were introduced to Medical Ministry International in 1993 when a surgical team went to the Philippines. After volunteering that year, Allan has continued to host projects at the Bethel Baptist Hospital in Bukidnon, Aklan Baptist Hospital, Leyte Baptist Hospital & Leyte Province, Palawan Baptist Hospital and in North and South Palawan, the Tboli Evangelical Clinic and various places in Northern Philippines, as well as in Nepal, Cambodia, Thailand, and Vietnam.
Related to his mission with Medical Ministry International, Dr. Allan Melicor stated:
"We are gathering to show the love of Christ through our words and deeds. As we are representing Jesus to the people, our behavior needs to represent our faith. We ask that you pray in preparation for this project. Please pray that the people we are going to help and our local partners can discover God through the service we will share with them. We will be praying that your preparation and departure from North America to Philippines goes well as we work together to meet the physical and spiritual needs of our neighbors."
Dr. Allan Melicor, Dr. Bhaby (Co-project director of Nepal), Dr. Jun Garcia, Dr. Pete Obregon, Dr. JoV Dignadice
Project Site:
Chaurjahari is located in the Rukum district, a remote area of Nepal in which 46% of the total population lives in poverty. Many people in Chaurjahari are in need of emotional healing along with the opportunity to increase their quality of education and health services. The HDCS Chaurjahari hospital brings healthcare to the locals as well as those who walk a significant distance, sometimes for 3-5 days. The HDCS Chaurjahari hospital is working effectively through community health programs to overcome challenges such as health superstitions, poor health education, and poverty.
* Project Description: The Chaurjahari hospital is located in the Rukum district in the Midwest region of Nepal, 640 km from Kathmandu. The work day will be arranged based on the Nepali rhythm of every day life. There will be 6 working days, with Saturday off for the weekend. As a Christian mission hospital, the day at the hospital will begin at 9:00 with devotion, short reporting, and information sharing regarding hospital work activities. The work hours will be from 9:30am to 5:00pm. The MMI team will work alongside local Nepali doctors in doing general surgeries, and further train Nepali doctors, nurses, and medic anesthetists in surgical skills, managing patients, post-op care, and recovery.
Elevation
750m (2,460 ft)
Climate
The average September temperature ranges from a high of 31°C (88) to a low of 23°C (73°F)
Travelling on a Project
About Nepal
COUNTRY BACKGROUND
Nepal is a multiethnic, landlocked country in South Asia located in the Himalaya. Nepal has a population of about 30 million, and Kathmandu is the nation's largest city and capital. Nepal can be divided broadly into three ecological zones: the lowland, the midland and the highland. With its ancient culture and the mountains surrounding, Nepal was closed to the outside world until the 1950s. A devastating earthquake in April 2015 killed thousands of people, flattened villages and reduced numerous heritage sites to ruin. As one of the world's poorest countries, Nepal's economy relies heavily on aid and tourism.
LOCATION:
Nepal is a country in South Asia located in the Himalaya.
GEOGRAPHIC COORDINATES:
28.3949° N, 84.1240° E
MAP REFERENCES:
South Asia
CLIMATE:
Influenced by maritime and continental factors. Has four distinct seasons. Spring lasts from March to May, and is warm with rain showers. Summer, from June to August, is the monsoon season when the hills turn lush and green.
TOTAL AREA:
147,181 km²
BORDER COUNTRIES:
China is to the north and India surrounds all other sides of Nepal.
COASTLINE:
0 km (landlocked)
MARITIME CLAIMS:
None (landlocked)
TERRAIN:
Located in the Himalaya mountain range, Nepal is home to 8 of the 10 highest mountains in the world, including Mount Everest, known locally as Sagarmatha. Nepal has a diverse geography, including fertile plains, subalpine forested hills
ELEVATION EXTREMES
LOWEST POINT:
Kechana Kalan - 70 m
HIGHEST POINT:
Mount Everest - 8,848 m (the highest point on earth)
