Sometimes in life luck is not always on our side, and as the saying goes “it doesn’t rain but it pours”.
This is what happened to Nepal.
In 2015 an earthquake which registered 6.7 on the Richter scale resulted in the death of 9000 people.
Recently, incessant heavy rains have caused sever damage across the country, especially in the Tarai region of southern Nepal.
The Oceania Medical Mission Association has been doing its bit to try and maintain health and hygiene among the devastate regions of Nepal.
Dr John Lee is the leading dentist in the mission and has not only been assisting the Nepalese with their dental needs but has also helped with housing and other humanitarian efforts.
On October 17 Dr Lee will lead another mission to Nepal with a team of 12 people.
Among them will be St George dentist Jacqueline Nguyen.
Ms Nguyen has worked in dentistry in Kogarah for more than a decade and understands the importance of dental needs for the children.
“We are so lucky in the Australia that the government is helping the under privilege families funding for their children’s dental treatments,” Ms Nguyen said.
“It is so important for the children to start off in life with some basic dental education so that they are able to look after their teeth throughout their adult lives.
“This will help to prevent future traumas of dental problems that can lead to further health issues and poor self-esteem.”
Ms Nguyen said apart from basic dental treatments the mission would also attempt to brighten up the lives of those they meet..
“We are bringing the children presents and the gift of love that they seldom get.
“I think this would be the most rewarding and a worthwhile journey for everyone who is involved.”
Ms Nguyen said every $5 donated to the mission was the equivalent of basic dental services for one person in Nepal.
- If you are able to donate please go to www.gofundme.com/lovenepalmissiontrip or cosmeticdentalsydney.sydney
