Tag: Upper Mustang Nepal

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At the health camp, 4 newly graduated volunteer Amchis worked tirelessly to provide care free of charge to all who attended.  A popular …

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We held 2 days of the 8th Annual Upper Mustang Health Camp in each village we visited.  This allows for repeat treatments for patients – …

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Volunteers were worried before the trip that they wouldn’t have the necessary training to help.  But truly and honestly – if you have …

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Cupping

The 8th Annual Upper Mustang Health Camp took place in a public building. In the village of Tsarang, we used the local …

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Blood letting

Some of the treatments administed during our time in Upper Mustang were surprising.  On our first day, a patient at the 8th Annual …

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Moxibustion

Many patients in Upper Mustang live a very difficult and physical life.  Their daily work takes a toll on their bodies, and many …

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The science of healing

The treatments provided at the Upper Mustang Free Health Camp are based in Eastern (Tibetan) medicine.  The medications are based on the tradition …

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Amchi-la Dr. Tenjing Dharke Gurung, President and Founder of Himalayan Guge Organization, counseled and diagnosed each patient during the 8th Annual Upper …

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Volunteer in action

In the remote Upper Mustang region, many people have never seen a doctor.  There just isn’t enough access to healthcare in this area.  Every …

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Our work in Nepal

In December 2023, the first JJoy Foundation volunteer team participated in the 8th Annual Upper Mustang Free Health Camp. Over the course …