Rationale Of Muscular Dystrophy Foundation (Mdf) In Nepal.

In Nepal, there is not any research, official data and health policy or legal framework to cure and rehabilitation on MD. So, It became very crucial to establish a national level organization to maintain links with global research organization, parent organizations, associations to get latest information on research and rehabilitation management for MD. From this point of view MDF-NEPAL is dedicated to dissemination of information about the disease and the way to comfort both the patients and their family to prolong the life span of the patients as far as it is possible.

The MDF-NEPAL is a Non- Profit making voluntary organization registered in HMG District Administrative office, Lalitpur on 2003. MDF-NEPAL is formulated in initiation of Parents Projects Muscular Dystrophy (PPMD-Nepal) and Social workers. This foundation is dedicated for the services of the patients with MD for rehabilitation approach and creating social value. MDF-Nepal's national head office is in Kopundole, Lalitpur, Nepal.

MDF-NEPAL's programs are initially funded entirely by individual / private contributors of the country.

Create nation-wide awareness of the disease, find viable treatment and cure for MD, establish rehabilitation activities and streamline the stakeholders with latest development.

• Diagnosis and research of Muscular Dystrophy cases.
• To facilitate national level rehabilitation approach and participatory management with regional rehabilitation centers for the MD patients and disables.
• Counseling to the patients, parents and their families.
• Create awareness about the disease on general public, parents and professionals.
• Medical cure, treatment and equipment support to the patients.

A social support system with utmost self-reliance.