Five-year-old Aksha Chepang was born with a cleft palate. Because of this condition, she faced challenges in her education, as well as difficulties in speaking and eating properly. During a field visit, the Tara Namaste Foundation (TNF) met Aksha and promised her family to help her receive the medical treatment she needed.
With the kind support and coordination of Dr. Prakash Kalika Pud asaini, and with the help of Sushma Koirala Memorial Hospital in Sankhu, Kathmandu, Aksha underwent a successful cleft palate surgery. After 13 days of care at the hospital, Aksha and her father returned home with joyful hearts and bright smiles.
We are deeply grateful to everyone who helped make this life-changing journey possible. A special thank you to Dr. Prakash; Surgeon Dr. Manohar Yadav; Anaesthetist Dr. Christiane; and the entire team at Sushma Koirala Memorial Hospital. We also extend our sincere thanks to Dr. SSB, MKY, RB, and Michael for their ongoing support and collaboration.
This was just thefirst surgery, Aksha will need two more surgeries for the complete treatment of her cleft palate. The Tara Namaste Foundation will continue to cover all medical costs to ensure she receives the full treatment and a brighter future.
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