Here at ATMA we're excited to launch the ATMA Shop! At the Shop we sell paintings collected from local artists around the world. Like everything at ATMA, we strive to be as ethical and efficient as possible when it comes to donations, therefore, 100% of what you pay for the paintings goes towards development projects around the world. Our cost for the paintings is absorbed from the ATMA Board, which means your money goes even further.
If you're interested in purchasing a painting please reach out by the Contact form! Indy In June 2023 two ATMA research projects were selected for presentation at the International Conference on Emergency Medicine (ICEM) in beautiful Amsterdam! Both presentations were well received and the team is now working hard to publish these findings.
We presented two projects which you can learn more about below: - Non-communicable disease burden in high-altitude inhabitants of the Zanskar Valley in Ladakh, India - Cardiac function in permanent high-altitude inhabitants of the Zanskar These projects provide further insight into ways health is impacted in these remote, high altitude regions of the world and allows us to find better ways to help the people who live there. As with all ATMA projects it wouldn't happen without your support. Thank you! Indy In July 2022 ATMA President Indy Sahota joined Dr. Norboo and the Ladakh Institute of Prevention Team in conducting a medical camp in the Zanskar Valley of Ladakh. The Zanskar Valley is one of the most remote and difficult to reach regions of Ladakh, with poor healthcare infrastructure and access to the district hospital in Leh. Due to the pandemic, Dr. Norboo and team had been unable to reach Zanskar for the past 3 years which meant that conducting this camp was a high priority. Over the 7 days, working 12-16h a day, we were able to provide comprehensive medical assessments and screening exams for over 220 people. All patients received a full medical assessment, ECG, echocardiogram, blood pressure check, abdominal ultrasound, pulmonary function tests as well as screening blood tests for hepatitis, thyroid issues, diabetes, dyslipidemia and other medical issues. Any medications they required were provided free of charge. These assessments meant that people in the region not only received the care they need now, but helped identify medical problems at an earlier stage in the hopes that we can prevent them from worsening. When primary healthcare structures are non-existent being able to screen for diseases and initiate treatment early is key in keeping people safe and healthy in the long-term. These ATMA-LIP medical camps across Ladakh do just that. Alongside this we also work with the local government to try and bolster primary healthcare infrastructure so that one day people in these regions of Ladakh receive adequate primary care throughout the year. We have included some pictures of the camp below. Please note that, as always at ATMA, pictures were taken with consent obtained in the local language. Finally we would like to thank each and every one of you that contributed to our medical camps this year, whether financially or by sharing our campaign with friends and family. These camps could not happen without your support and so from the bottom of our hearts - thank you. ATMA Team
We at ATMA are delighted to learn that Dr. Tsering Norboo, the physician behind the Ladakh Institute of Prevention, our regional partner in India, was recently award the Padma Shri Award. The Padma Shri was instituted in 1954 and is awarded to Indian citizens in recognition of the distinguished contributions to their fields, including social service and medicine. It is the highest civilian honour in India and we could not be more proud that someone as deserving as Dr. Norboo has won this award. Dr. Norboo has been working tirelessly to improve the health and welfare for the Ladakhi people for over 50 years. Even today, in retirement, he runs regular free medical clinics in Leh so that those who cannot afford medical care are attended to.
We at ATMA are proud to be supporting this man and his organization for all the great work they do. If you're interested in helping us support Dr. Norboo and the Ladakh Institute of Prevention please consider making a donation via the tab above. Indy |
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