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Nepal

Remote Ophthalmic Surgery & Emergency Initiatives

a large group of monk children sitting and laughing in front of a temple
Lorenzo Albala, MD and the local team during a health screening at a Buddhist nunnery outside of Kathmandu.

Kathmandu & Hetauda

Our focus in Nepal was on health screening and delivery of cataract surgical care. Dr. Albala worked closely with local community leaders and physicians to provide health screenings and assessments for community members. He also provided teaching and skills transfer to the local providers.
Dr. Bal worked closely with the Tilganga Eye Institute to refine her cataract surgical skills through learning manual small incision cataract surgery, a surgical technique not often used in high-income settings but which is crucial for complex, advanced cataracts in resource-limited settings. She used those skills to provide surgical care in several high volume outreaches to rural communities throughout the country.

About ROSE Initiatives

At Rose Initiatives we believe that through investing in people, we invest in a happier, healthier future. Our goal is simple: empower. We seek to empower healthcare teams in remote and resource-limited communities at all levels, from public health workers to nurses and physicians. We leverage our rich background in public health and education to strengthen capacity through lectures, medical simulation, and side-by-side clinical training. Our commitment is rooted in the belief that everyone, regardless of geographic location, deserves access to quality care.