We are a group of medical students from the University of British Columbia in Vancouver, Canada. Since 2015, we have been traveling to the rural province of Dang, Nepal to assist in the screening, diagnosis, and education of patients with sickle cell disease, an inherited blood condition that can be debilitating if not properly managed. In partnership with Creating Possibilities Nepal and Her International through the UBC Global Health Initiative, we aim to alter the outcomes of sickle cell disease in this population while offering first-year medical students the opportunity of a lifetime.

About the Project

Sickle-cell disease (SCD) is an inherited condition characterized by sickle or crescent-shaped red blood cells, due to an abnormality in a protein called hemoglobin.

Meet the Team

Our team each year comprises of medical students from the University of British Columbia in Vancouver, Canada.

Sponsorship

Our project would not be possible without the generous support from our donors. We would like to acknowledge our sponsors who have supported our ongoing work in Nepal. Naiman Vickars Endowment Fund Interested in supporting our project? Our work relies on the support of monetary and in-kind donations from both individuals and businesses.