International physicians, dentists and other healthcare professionals can volunteer at the Ilam community hospital.

In the spring of 2004 we opened our Ilam community hospital in Eastern Nepal. This modest but fairly well equipped hospital has a full-time Nepali staff, but there are plenty of opportunities for volunteer physicians and dentists to make a contribution to local healthcare needs. Moreover, international healthcare professionals often have expertise that can help improve the training and development of our Nepali staff. Our volunteers often find that the experience fundamentally changes their lives.

At the present time, we are seeking volunteer physicians in the following specialties: family practice, ob-gyn, pediatrics, internal medicine, infectious disease, and general surgery. We also have a need for dentists and physiotherapists.

You can volunteer at Ilam for as long as you would like, but we request a minimum commitment of two weeks. HHC will provide housing for volunteers near the community hospital, but volunteers must pay for their own transportation to the town of Ilam. Volunteers will be able to obtain inexpensive and hygenic food at the Ilam community hospital canteen.

Costs for the volunteers:
* Nepal Medical Council Registration
            doctors - $85
            other health professionals - $ 40
* Hotel in Kathmandu ($25 - $125 \ night, choice)
* Two way airfare to Bhadrapur + airport tax  - $335
* Car drive to Ilam (two way) - $80 (shared if more than one volunteer)
* Food at hospital canteen - $ 10-15 \ day
* Handling charges - $200

While you are working at Ilam, HHC can help you make trips in the surrounding region to see more of the people and places of Nepal.

If you are interested in volunteering at the Ilam hospital, please contact Himalayan HealthCare. Also, please see our warning page.