Project Description
 
Project Type

Funded Project - Normal Project

Project ID
01HNET001
Project Title
HealthNet Internet and Web access for Lumbini Anchal
Institution
Nepal Medical Association
Kathmandu, Nepal

And

HealthNet Nepal
c/o Institute of Medicine
Health Learning Materials Center
PO Box 2533, Maharajgunj
Kathmandu, Nepal
0977 1429722 Voice
0977 1413795 Fax

Contact
Mohan Raj Pradhan
HealthNet Nepal
MPradhan@healthnet.org.np
ANMF/Nepal Project Manager
Shankar Rai, MD
ShankarRai@anmf.net
ANMF/America Project Manager
Dr. Sanjaya Khanal
SanjayaKhanal@anmf.net
Project Description
Development of HealthNet Internet and Web access for for health care workers in Lumbini Anchal
Location
Lumbini Anchal
Time Frame
2002
Material Requested
  • Leased line modems - 2 pairs ($4155)
  • Router Cisco 2500 series (16 async port) ($5455)
  • Server computers (Web+Proxy, Email) - 2 ($520)
  • Dial In modems 56kbps GVC - 8 ($910<)
  • Battery Backup 900 VA - 1 ($545)
  • Battery 12V - 4 ($105)
  • Battery Charger 48V - 1 ($115)
  • Hub complex 10/100, 16 port - 1 ($115)
  • UTP cable Pestrolite - 1 box ($1405)
  • Desktop computer 1400 MHz Pentium IV, 128 MB RAM, 3Com NIC card - 1 ($520)
Training Requested
None
Advisors/Instructors Requested
None
Travel/Expenses Requested
None
Grants/Stipends Requested
None
Other Items Requested
None
Total Funds Requested
FY2001 - $10,000
Additional Information
Memorandum of Understanding
 
Project Status
 
8/30/00 Informal proposal received by ANMF
8/1/01 Proposal received by ANMF
9/9/01 $10,000 grant approved by Executive Committee with provisions. Applicants asked to submit revised proposal.
11/29/01 Revised proposal received by ANMF
12/13/01 Memorandum of understanding received
5/15/02 Phase I Funds ($5000) released to ANMF/Nepal for distribution to grantee.
5/27/03 There was initial delay in implementing the project due to unstable political climate. Now the project is back on track with the first phase starting in June 2004. The list of equipment to be purchased has been approved by ANMF.
6/16/03 Nepal Medical Association has issued a purchase order for server and is waiting for delivery. Supplier has included a desk top computer and other needed accessories and HealthNet has started software installation.
9/7/03 Phase I completed. ANMF/Nepal releases funds ($5000) for distribution to grantee for Phase II.
11/8/03 Though all the equipments for the Butwal Healthnet has already been purchased, the installation work still seems to be remaining thus making the projects first phase incomplete. In order accomplish our objective it has been decided that the remaining fund of US $5,000 will be handed over to Butwal Healthnet when the installation process is complete.
12/19/03 Healthnet Butwal is successfully launched.
4/16/04 Healthnet Butwal is fully funded.