According to the World Health Organization (WHO), each year, an estimated 400,000 children aged 0-19 are diagnosed with cancer worldwide. In Nepal, with a population of approximately 30 million, 1,500 to 2,000 children develop cancer annually. However, less than 25% of these children have access to quality treatment.

Blood cancer accounts for 65% of childhood cancer cases. While developed countries achieve an 85% survival rate, Nepal’s survival rate remains critically low at just 30%. The primary reasons include:

• Lack of awareness and early detection
• Limited access to treatment facilities
• Misconceptions that cancer is incurable
• High cost of cancer treatment

Due to these challenges, many children are diagnosed only at advanced stages (Stage III or IV), when treatment is more difficult, costly, and often unsuccessful. Families not only lose their loved ones but also face devastating financial burdens.

At Ramesh Gupta Memorial Trust (RGMT), we are committed to changing this reality. Our work focuses on two key areas: Prevention and Curative Support.

Our Approach: Prevention & Cure

1.Preventive Care: Awareness & Early Detection

RGMT, in collaboration with partner organizations, works to increase awareness and improve early detection of childhood cancer. We provide:

• Training for doctors & healthcare workers across Nepal on early diagnosis and management.
• Psychological support for patients and families coping with childhood cancer.
• Training for nurses & pharmacists on the safe administration and management ofchemotherapy and cytotoxic medications.
• Stakeholder engagement events to raise awareness about childhood cancer challenges and solutions.
• Community awareness campaigns to educate people that:

✔️ Childhood cancer is curable.

✔️ Treatment is available in Nepal’s government hospitals.

✔️ Costs can be managed with the right support.

✔️ Early detection saves lives.

2.Curative Care: Financial & Treatment Support

For many families, the cost of cancer treatment is overwhelming. At RGMT, we ensure that no child is denied care due to financial constraints. We provide:

Full financial assistance for children whose families cannot afford treatment.

🤝Coordination with hospitals to ensure access to life-saving medical care.

🫂Counseling & emotional support to help families navigate the difficult journey of cancer treatment.

Establishment of shared care centers in partnership with hospitals, bringing treatment closer to home for families in rural areas.

Why We Do What We Do

We exist to bring hope, comfort, and cure to children suffering from cancer in Nepal. Our mission is to ensure that childhood cancer—once considered untreatable for underprivileged families—becomes curable, manageable, and preventable.

💛 Join us in the fight against childhood cancer.

💛 Spread awareness. Support treatment. Give hope.