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Dental Team at BGN Nepal Dental Team at Smile Weaver Dental Clinic Cpl Limbu at Shanti Stupa
Dental Health Intelligence Visit to British Gurkhas Nepal (BGN) 2018
Cpl Madan Limbu RADC
The Brunei Dental Team conducts a Dental Health Intelligence Visit to British Gurkhas Nepal (BGN) once every two years. The main aim of the visit was to ensure that
all the dentally entitled personnel at BGN are receiving dental services as per DPHC Dental guidelines and policies. As soon as permission was authorised from the PDO my SDO, Maj Stu Porter, tasked me with planning the visit.
on Day 1, Monday 24th Sep. Just after breakfast we were given a short induction presentation by Capt Murray, SO3 G2, covering the BGN main AOR and the current general situation of the country. After the presentation we were welcomed
at Kathmandu Medical Centre by the BGN SMO, Lt Col Huw Thomas, and the PM, Ms Bimla Gurung. The meeting was very fruitful where we gathered relevant information especially in terms of dental administration and services. In the afternoon we went to visit the two appointed dental clinics ‘Smile
flying to Pokhara, one of the most beautiful, peaceful and famous destinations in Nepal. Flight time from Kathmandu to Pokhara was only 30 minutes. Buddha Airlines was our scheduled flight and luckily the flight took
off on time as the flights are often delayed due to the inconsistent weather conditions. On arrival to BGN Pokhara Camp we were welcomed by BGN Medical Centre staff. The staff provided us a quick induction of the camp. Since the afternoon was free,
we decided to utilise the time by exploring Pokhara. Despite time constraints, we managed to visit a few places such as Sarangkot, Shanti Stupa, Davis Fall and Lake Side. The Sarangkot and Shanti Stupa are at the top of a hill giving a magnificent view of the Pokhara landscape. We ended the evening by walking along the Lake Side area and visiting the Italian restaurant named ‘Concerto’ for dinner.
On the morning of Wednesday 26th
Sep we visited the appointed dental clinic ‘Smile Care’ at Gairapatan, Pokhara. We were welcomed by the Principal Dentist Dr Sumanlal Shrestha and his Receptionist/ Practice Manager Mr Narayan Bastola. The dental staff were friendly and professional,
Full of enthusiasm and excitement, we began our journey on the early morning of Sunday 23rd Sep 18. All our bags were packed and loaded
into the MT car, and
we drove towards
Bandar Seri Begawan
airport, Brunei, to
catch our flight to
Kathmandu, Nepal,
via Kuala Lumpur,
Malaysia. It took us nearly the entire day to get to our destination due to a long transit time at Kuala Lumpur. Once at Kathmandu airport, we were received and welcomed by the BGN staff. It was almost midnight by the time we reached the BGN British Camp.
A busy schedule lay ahead of us starting
Weavers’ at Sanepa, Kathmandu, owned by Dr Arina Arjyal, and ‘Healthy Smiles’ at Lazimpat, Kathmandu, owned by Dr Neil Pandey. The dental staff welcomed us
and were very professional and friendly. The dental clinics themselves were of a high standard which can be difficult to achieve
in a city such as Kathmandu, which has its limitations.
The next day, Tuesday 25th Sep, was very exciting and eagerly awaited as we were
Full of enthusiasm and excitement, we began our journey
Dental Team at Bhalam Hill
Two numberies at Bhalam Hill
Dental Team at Bhalam Hill
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