08/04/2026
On April 4th, 2026, Harrow hosted a health awareness event organized collaboratively by the UK Magar Association, Wembley Branch, Magar Mahila Wembley Branch, and Gurkha Nepalese Welfare Society UK, with support from the Nepalese Doctors Association UK and the Nepalese Nursing Association UK. The event took place at Harrow Borough Football Club, HA2 8SS.
The program commenced with a safety briefing led by Bimla Rai, General Secretary of GNWAUK, followed by welcoming remarks from Mr. Bhim Rana, President of UKMAWB. The event featured insightful presentations on various health topics, including delirium versus dementia by Dr. Sargam Sharma, lower back pain by Consultant MSK Rajendra Thapa, menopause by GP Dr. Aarati Thapa, dental services by Binu Lamichhane, men's health, bowel cancer, and prostate health by Dr. Bebechan Thapa, and CPR techniques by Apsara Sanjel.
After lunch, attendees had the opportunity for 1:1 consultations and basic health check-ups and diabetes information by Diabetes CNS Sunita Chhatkuli. A total of 86 participants attended, many expressing their appreciation for the presentations and the opportunity to discuss health concerns in Nepali. Tea and lunch were kindly provided by Magar Mahila and GNWSUK. The prostate leaflet and macmillan services leaflet was displayed and explained to the attendees.
At the end of the programme chair of GNWSUK Mr Ganga Ale and chair of MMSW Mrs Mana Ale provided the appreciation of certificate to all the volunteers.