Infinite Nepal holds free health check-up, awareness camp at Shree Saraswati Secondary School in Kavre

KAVRE: Infinite Nepal organised a comprehensive free health check-up and awareness camp at Shree Saraswati Secondary School in Bhugdeu Mahankal, Bethanchok Rural Municipality-6, Kavrepalanchok District, on Sunday as part of its corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiative, Vision for all.

Around 250 students from grades 1 to 12 benefited from the day-long programme, which included health awareness sessions, eye and dental check-ups, computer lab maintenance, entertainment, career counselling, mental health talks and cyberbullying awareness. A number of teachers and guardians also participated in the eye and dental examinations.

The camp featured collaborations with several institutions. Eye check-ups were conducted in partnership with Tilganga Institute of Ophthalmology; dental awareness and treatment were provided by Samaj Dental Hospital, represented by its director Rupesh Poudel; and menstrual health and hygiene sessions for girl students were led by gynaecologist Dr Prekshya Khatri and Rubita Shrestha from Valley Nursing Home‑Valley Hospital; and stress management sessions were conducted by psychologists Elena Gurung, Roshan Pudasaini and Laxmi Basnet. Infinite Nepal staff also repaired and maintained the school’s computer lab.

Dijup Tuladhar, head of CSR at Infinite Nepal and senior principal creative designer, expressed satisfaction at serving students in rural areas. “We are happy to contribute to the well-being of schoolchildren in remote communities,” he said.

Students welcomed the services enthusiastically. An eighth-grade student who received dental treatment said he was delighted to have his teeth cleaned at the school, mentioning that otherwise he would have had to travel to Dhulikhel Community Hospital or Kathmandu for treatment.

The programme also included interactive elements. Infinite Nepal team members organised a quiz competition for primary-level students, encouraged children to dance to popular songs, and distributed stationery items and warm trousers as gifts.

Senior students attended sessions on the importance of IT studies. Software engineer Khagendra Koirala from Infinite Nepal highlighted risks of cyberbullying and online crimes, particularly in games like Free Fire. He advised students and teachers against sharing personal details or passwords with strangers online and explained ways to stay safe on social media.

Kabita Yadav and Jisum Poudel from Tilganga Institute of Ophthalmology said they were pleased to provide eye care to rural students.

Social studies teacher Dhan Bahadur Kathait said the camp had raised awareness among students and parents about prioritising personal health alongside education. Ward representatives of Bethanchok Rural Municipality praised the initiative for underscoring the importance of healthcare and personal hygiene in rural areas.

At the closing ceremony, school vice-principal Siddhartha Thapa thanked Infinite Nepal, describing the camp as the first of its kind at the school. “This CSR activity exceeded our expectations,” he said, praising the variety of awareness programmes and student engagement activities. He also acknowledged the involvement of partner organisations, including WOW Magazine Nepal.

On behalf of Infinite Nepal, Bisakha Pradhan thanked the school management for their cooperation. The company honoured participating teachers and representatives from partner organisations with letters of appreciation and tokens of love. In reciprocation, the school management draped traditional stoles over the shoulders of doctors, health professionals, volunteers and a member of the media in attendance and handed over tokens of love to the representatives of the organisations.

Students, teachers, parents and local representatives expressed gratitude for the multifaceted programme that combined health services with educational and recreational activities.