7SF launches H. pylori screening campaign in Solukhumbu's Tapting village
Summary
7 Summits Foundation has launched an initial H. pylori screening campaign in Tapting village, Solukhumbu, where 33 of 95 people tested positive. The group is calling for a nationwide awareness, testing and prevention campaign, along with free or affordable treatment for infected people.
Key Points
- 7 Summits Foundation carried out an initial Helicobacter pylori screening campaign in Tapting village, Solukhumbu.
- Out of 95 people tested, 33 were found positive for H. pylori, while 62 tested negative.
- 7SF President AC Sherpa said the findings show the need for expanded testing, awareness and prevention efforts across Nepal.
- Sherpa urged the government to launch a nationwide H. pylori campaign and provide free testing and follow-up treatment, especially in rural areas.
