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MEN-TSEE-KHANG(SOWA-RIGPA) (Estd. by the 13 th Dalai Lama in 1916, Re-Estd. by the 14 th Dalai Lama in 1961) MEN-TSEE-KHANG’S COVID-19 SERVICES July 2021 REPORT ON TREATMENT OF COVID-19 PATIENTS COVID-19 has taken a drastic toll on people in India, including the Tibetan community in exile. Since the beginning of this pandemic, Men-Tsee-Khang (MTK) has seen this as an opportunity to serve the purpose of Sowa-Rigpa, which is to bring relief to people’s physical and mental suffering. MTK even submitted a proposal to AYUSH offering to provide free treatment to all COVID-19 patients. Men-Tsee-Khang has provided free treatment to over 5,000 patients, including those of Tibetan, Indian and others. To study the effectiveness of Tibetan Medicine in treating COVID-19, MTK’s Research & Development Department (R&D) sent out questionnaires to all branch clinics and former MTK doctors. e data collected will be analyzed and compiled into a research report. As of June 30, R&D has received over 3,000 filled forms from 40+ branch clinics and former MTK doctors. is report will be released alongside the Executive Summary in October containing the Director’s note, the introduction of MTK, donations, and expenses related to COVID-19 activities with a summary of the COVID-19 Research Report. e report will also include the experiences of doctors who treated COVID-19 patients in Delhi and Dharamsala (Gangkyi and Neylenkhang) as part of the Men-Tsee-Khang External Emergency Team (MEET). As of July 31, 91.1% of the Tibetan population in Diaspora received vaccines. Considering most countries, including our host country India, the vaccination rate is higher for Tibetans in various settlements in India. Nurses demonstrating how to perform CPR techniques.
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MEN-TSEE-KHANG’S COVID-19 SERVICES
July 2021
REPORT ON TREATMENT OF COVID-19 PATIENTS
COVID-19 has taken a drastic toll on people in India, including the Tibetan community in exile. Since the beginning of this pandemic, Men-Tsee-Khang (MTK) has seen this as an opportunity to serve the purpose of Sowa-Rigpa, which is to bring relief to people’s physical and mental suffering. MTK even submitted a proposal to AYUSH offering to provide free treatment to all COVID-19 patients. Men-Tsee-Khang has provided free treatment to over 5,000 patients, including those of Tibetan, Indian and others.
To study the effectiveness of Tibetan Medicine in treating COVID-19, MTK’s Research & Development Department (R&D) sent out questionnaires to all branch clinics and former MTK doctors. The data collected will be analyzed and compiled into a research report. As of June 30, R&D has received over 3,000 filled forms from 40+ branch clinics and former MTK doctors. This report will be released alongside the Executive Summary in October containing the Director’s note, the introduction of MTK, donations, and expenses related to COVID-19 activities with a summary of the COVID-19 Research Report. The report will also include the experiences of doctors who treated COVID-19 patients in Delhi and Dharamsala (Gangkyi and Neylenkhang) as part of the Men-Tsee-Khang External Emergency Team (MEET).
As of July 31, 91.1% of the Tibetan population in Diaspora received vaccines. Considering most countries, including our host country India, the vaccination rate is higher for Tibetans in
various settlements in India.
Nurses demonstrating how to perform CPR techniques.
MEDICAL TOUR BY VOLUNTEER NURSES15th July: Men-Tsee-Khang arranged a medical tour to Tilokpur Nunnery and Shalu Monastery. The team from the institute was accompanied by the volunteer
nurses, U.S. Tibetan Nurses Medical Mission to India. Ms. Tenzin Dechen, Nurse gave presentation on guidelines to COVID-19 whereas Ms. Tenzin Khando, Nurse demonstrated CPR and Choking training. Dr. Tsundue Dolma and her team from the institute provided consultations and medicines to the monks, nuns and the elders on part charity.
9th, 12th and 13th July: A Team headed by Dr. Lhundup Dorje from Men-Tsee-Khang, under its MEET initiatives with the volunteer nurses from Tibetan Nurses medical mission to India, provided workshops at Kunphen Rehabilitation Centre and Chauntra. Ms. Tenzin Dechen, and Ms. Tenzin Khando, the Nurses, gave workshops on COVID-19 awareness and life support training (CPR & Choking) to the staff of various departments of Men-Tsee-Khang and Dhonden Old Peoples Home at Chauntra and Kunphen Rehabilitation Centre. The team also provided a talk on how to tackle emotional statements at the time of crisis. Staff and caretakers were educated on the way to use Oxygen Concentrator and other medical equipment.
FELICITATION FOR VOLUNTEER NURSES On July 16, volunteer nurses from Tibetan Nurses Medical Mission to India were felicitated by Sikyong Penpa Tsering for their volunteer services to the Tibetan community for over a month during its fight against the second wave of the Coronavirus in India. A farewell luncheon was organized at the Department of Health, Central Tibetan Administration (CTA), whereafter the nurses briefed their experiences on handling COVID-19.
CTA’s COVID-19 task force also attended the ceremony, including Men-Tsee-Khang’s Director, who presented special MTK products to all the Nurses.
WEEKLY CTA COVID-19 TASK FORCE MEETING On July 29, Central Tibetan Administration (CTA) held its weekly task force meeting wherein the guidelines
to compact the 3rd wave of COVID-19 especially in Monasteries/Schools were discussed. Information on preparation of Isolation facilities, contact tracing, case management and prevention of onward spread of COVID-19 were presented to the Chazoeds (General Managers) of different Monasteries through a virtual meeting.
Sikyong Penpa Tsering (4th from left) with the Volunteer nurses.
Volunteer Nurse Tenzin Dechen, giving presentation on COVID-19 at Kunphen Rehabilitation Centre, Dharamsala
CTA COVID-19 Task Force in the meeting.
Ms. Tenzin Dechen, a volunteer nurse from the COVID-19 Medical Mission to India, gave presentation on COVID-19 to the Monks
at Shalu Monastery in Trilokpur.
July 2021
STATEMENT ACCOUNT OF MEN-TSEE-KHANG EXTERNAL EMERGENCY TEAM (MEET) CURRENCY: IN INDIAN RUPEE
1 US Dollar Rs. 72.001 Euro Rs. 84.001 England Pound Rs. 98.501 Canadian Dollar Rs. 55.501 Swiss Franc Rs. 74.001 Australian Dollar Rs. 51.50
IN-KIND DONATION RECEIVED IN THE MONTH OF JULY 2021
• 5 Oxygen Cylinders• 3 Oxygen Concentrators• 300 N95 Masks• 100 Sanitizer (100ml)
International Buddhist Confederation
Volunteer Nurses of COVID-19Medical Mission to India
• 15 Isolation Gowns• 5 Face Shields• 8 Goggles• 15 N95 Masks• 7 Boxes of Gloves• 1 Pulse Oximeter• 15 Nasal Prong Oxygen Tubing• 10 Non-rebreather Masks• 9 Boxes of Alcohol Swabs
Tibetan Settlement Office (TSO) Mainpat
• 45 Face Masks
TCV Youth Hostel Delhi
• 21 Face Masks
Tibetan Settlement Office (TSO) Shillong
• 1 Oxymeter • 50 Surgical Masks
Hemant Vyas Ahmedabad
• 5 Litre Sanitizer• 5 Litre Floor Cleaner• 5 Litre Hard Surface Cleaner
Dr. Ajay Jani Ahmedabad
• 5 Litre Sanitizer• 1 Spray Machine• 2 Disinfect Nano Spray
COVID-19 TREATMENT REPORT (Executive Summary Book + Medical Report Spiral Bound)
Men-Tsee-Khang will launch two separate COVID-19 books: Executive Summary book which will include Men-Tsee-Khang MEET services to COVID-19 patients, Donations, Patients reports, and health information; and Spiral Bound Medical report will provide detail report of patients.
DONATION RECEIVED Description Credit Past 17 months 5,521,933.83 July, 2021 (list below) 1,829,545.00 T O T A L 7,351,478.83
DONATION LIST FOR JULY, 2021Tibet Forer Kveis e.V Freburg, Germany 865,765.00 Arnab Khound, Bengaluru 2,000.00 German Aid to Tibetan, Germany 869,900.00 Men-Tsee-Khang Staff, Wager, Students 36,880.00 Sathaya K.V.S, Bengaluru 5,000.00 Sarvjeet Sharma, Singapore 50,000.00 Others - T O T A L 1,829,545.00
OVERALL RECEIPT/PAYMENT AND BALANCE FOR THE PAST 17 MONTHS + JULY, 2021
Description Amount Total for 18 months 7,351,478.83 Total Expenses for 18 months 6,407,048.68 Closing balance as on July 31, 2021 944,430.15
EXPENSES Account Head Past 17 Months July, 2021 Salary and gifts 1,094,968.00 50,545.00 Charity of Medicine 2,980,589.00 2,089,755.58 House Rent 52,973.00 - Ambulance / Vehicles 44,903.00 - Travelling 29,398.00 - Food supply to Covid-19 Patients 21,770.00 280.00 Hygiene/Sanitation and Mask 5,710.00 - General Expenses 441.00 - Covid-19 Bulletin in Tibetan 4,956.00 5,775.00 Covid-19 Bulletin in English 4,725.00 5,775.00 Bank Charge 10,225.10 4,260.00 T O T A L 4,250,658.10 2,156,390.58
FOR INTERNATIONAL DONATIONS (FCRA)
Beneficiary: Men Tsee Khang Tibetan Medical and Astro InstituteAccount: 39994946435IFSC Code: SBIN0000691 Swift Code: SBININBB104Bank: State Bank of India, New Delhi
FOR DONATIONS IN INDIA Beneficiary: Men Tsee Khang (MEET) Account: 20590110034132IFSC Code: UCBA0002059Bank: UCO Bank, Dharamsala
For Online Donations in India, Kindly scan the QR code :
BANK ACCOUNTS FOR DONATION: Men-Tsee-Khang requires your generous Donation for the following purposes:
Men-Tsee-Khang External Emergency Team (MEET) initiatives during the Pandemic such as
➢ Free meals to home quarantined COVID-19 patients who are unable to prepare food due to weakness.
➢ Free Sorig medicines for the COVID-19 Patients.
➢ Free distribution of Sorig immunity booster medicines to the general public.
➢ Fuel expenses incurred in providing Ambulance services and Vehicles for delivery of meals and medicines.
➢ Personal safety supplies such as PPE kits, sanitizers, face-shield, face masks, gloves, etc.
➢ Quarantine facilities for Men-Tsee-Khang staff, including meals.
➢ Medical camps at remote areas and settlements to benefit the residents with Tibetan health care services.
This is the official COVID-19 Bulletin of Men-Tsee-Khang (Tibetan Medical & Astro. Institute), Gangchen Kyishong, Dharamsala - 176215, INDIA.
The bulletin is for free distribution.
Editor Ms. Lobsang Dolma
Ms. Tenzin KaldenMrs. Tenzin Gaiphel
Tel: 0091-1892-223113/223222Fax: 0091-1892-224116
E-mail: [email protected]
Websitewww.men-tsee-khang.org
www.mentsee.orgwww.men-tsee-khang-cn.org
MEN-TSEE-KHANG AMBULANCE Ambulance funded by Norzang Foundation, Switzerland, for conducting medical camps in hilly and remote areas of the Himalayan states has served well during the second wave of COVID-19 to transfer the COVID-19 patients to hospitals in time.
Taking lessons from the devastating second wave of COVID-19 pandemic in India, the Researchers and Experts warning about possible third wave are still lurking and likely to hit India by August/September, MTK Ambulance will be kept on standby for August and September for free use by all the Tibetan Organizations in and around Dharamsala.
Men-Tsee-Khang is tentatively planning to schedule Medical Camps to the hilly and remote areas of Uttarakhand and Lahaul & Spiti from October 2021.
