On 30 July 2026, members of the Rotary Club of Patan met the management of Shahid Gangalal National Heart Centre (SGNHC) at the hospital in Kathmandu. This was our first meeting to explore a possible Rotary Foundation Global Grant with the hospital.

Our club was represented by President Rtn. Shiv Prakash Khemka, Rtn. Dr. Prakash R. Regmi, Rtn. Bijaya Mallapaty, Rtn. Rabendra R. Pandey and Rtn. Gabriele Mallapaty.

Global Grants support large, sustainable projects in Rotary’s areas of focus, planned together by clubs in two or more countries. This work builds on our earlier heart-health service, including Global Grant GG2347069 on rheumatic heart disease screening.

Update: Since this meeting, the hospital has shared a draft request and community assessment, and our Board reviewed progress in October 2026. Our members are refining the proposal with the aim of seeking funding in Rotary Year 2027–28, and we are reaching out to our proposed international partner to build support among Rotary clubs and districts in the USA. Rotary clubs interested in joining as partners are welcome to contact us.