Mountain Heart Nepal

What Mountain Heart Nepal does

Mountain Heart Nepal is a non-profit, volunteer-driven NGO registered at the District Administrative Office in Kathmandu, Nepal, founded in April 2015 by young Nepalese medical doctors in response to the devastating April 25, 2015 earthquake. The organization delivers primary medical care to victims of natural disasters and to underserved rural mountain communities through mobile outreach medical camps, emergency disaster response deployments coordinated with Nepal's Ministry of Health, and a planned non-profit rural hospital (Siddhasthali Rural Community Hospital, registered 2019). Across approximately 120 locations in 20 districts, MHN has provided free consultations and prescription refills to over 35,000 people, treated more than 25,000 earthquake-affected individuals since 2015, and responded to the 2017 floods and 2019 rainstorm in Bara and Parsa.

Its core service portfolio spans Mobile Outreach Clinics, Disaster Response (adopting the WHO cluster approach), Clinical Research Training, First Responders Training, the Magical Read school-education program, and Telemedicine/Referral systems that route patients requiring specialized care to tertiary hospitals in Kathmandu at subsidized or free cost. The organization runs on a 100% volunteer workforce (approximately 100 staff and volunteers, including ~50 active volunteers) supplemented by approximately 6 paid staff, with administrative overhead minimized by a 4X4 vehicle donated by Direct Relief. Its technology layer consists of clinical decision follow-up systems, telemedicine follow-up, online medication inventory databases, and clinical research infrastructure co-developed with the University of Plymouth.

Mountain Heart Nepal is funded primarily through donations from individuals and organizations globally, with 100% of donations directed to projects. Key partnerships include Direct Relief (USA) for free medication procurement, University of Plymouth for clinical research (including the £92,805 GCRF 2019 foot ulceration project), CHANCE for Nepal, Help Nepal Network, and the Ministry of Health Nepal. The planned Siddhasthali Rural Community Hospital is intended to introduce a low-fee sliding scale pricing model aimed at self-sustainability, while all current outreach services remain free to patients.

Name

Mountain Heart Nepal

Legal name

Mountain Heart Nepal

Website

https://mhn.org.np

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Mountain Heart Nepal is a volunteer-run Nepalese NGO that delivers free mobile medical camps, disaster response, and telemedicine referrals to rural and disaster-affected communities across 20 districts. Founded after the 2015 earthquake, it partners with Direct Relief and University of Plymouth.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Humanitarian Healthcare Services

NAICS

Emergency and Other Relief Services (624230), Emergency and Other Relief Services (62423), Community Food and Housing, and Emergency and Other Relief Services (6242)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Humanitarian Health & Emergency Medical Relief NGOs (HLAJAKAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

International & Local Implementing NGOs (HLAJAKAD)

Keywords

• Mobile medical clinics
• Disaster medical response
• Rural healthcare outreach
• Community first responder training
• NGO health services

Headquarters

HQ city

Kathmandu

HQ country

Nepal

HQ region

Asia

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: Mountain Heart Nepal is a transparent, non-profit organization that uses donation income for all its work. They receive donations from individuals and organizations globally. 100% of donations are utilized to support various projects and programmes as administrative expenses are covered by renting their 4X4 vehicle.
2. Hospital Services (Siddhasthali Rural Community Hospital): The proposed hospital will provide quality treatment for a very low price (lower than any other hospitals) to everyone and free treatment for patients who cannot afford treatment. The low fee policy based on ability to pay would enable the hospital to become self-sustainable.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Mountain Heart Nepal is a non-profit volunteer-driven NGO that provides free mobile medical camps and disaster relief healthcare to underserved communities across rural Nepal. It conducts integrated medical outreach clinics, emergency disaster response, clinical research training, and first responder training, and is building the Siddhasthali Rural Community Hospital to deliver affordable long-term care.

Product overview

Mountain Heart Nepal is a non-profit volunteer-driven NGO (registered at District Administrative Office, Kathmandu) founded in June 2015 following the devastating Nepal earthquake to provide primary medical care to victims in remote and inaccessible areas. The organization operates as a services-based portfolio rather than a software product company, offering Mobile Outreach Clinics conducting free medical camps across Nepal, Disaster Response following WHO cluster approach, Clinical Research Training programs, First Responders Training for rural communities, the Magical Read education initiative, Clinical Attachments in UK for Nepali medical students, and the Siddhasthali Rural Community Hospital (a planned non-profit hospital project). Key services include a Telemedicine and Referral System connecting patients to tertiary care, and the Strengthening Local Health Systems program distributing donated medications. The organization is 100% volunteer-run with all team members working at hospitals in Kathmandu while supporting MHN projects.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Mobile Outreach Clinics Mobile preventive medical camps in rural Nepal providing free consultations, prescription refills, acute condition management, chronic disease screening, patient counseling, and health education. Conducted in approximately 120 locations across 20 districts, benefiting over 35,000 people.
• Disaster Response Emergency medical relief following natural disasters, including integrated medical camps providing trauma management, acute and chronic condition treatment, psychological support, and health education. Has treated over 25,000 earthquake-affected people and responded to 2017 flooding and 2019 rainstorm.
• Siddhasthali Rural Community Hospital A planned non-profit hospital project providing affordable, quality healthcare with free treatment for those who cannot pay, supporting MHN's outreach projects with planned outreach centers and teaching facilities.
• Clinical Research Training Free research methodology and clinical research training delivered for hospitals, institutions, government bodies, and organizations, including journal clubs and online training for individuals.
• First Responders Training Free community first responder training program for remote areas covering CPR, wound management, and hemorrhage control, targeting community health volunteers, women's groups, youth club members, and government school/college students in rural Nepal.
• Magical Read Program Education program upgrading government school libraries with educational books and distributing secondary textbooks to school children in areas without libraries, operating alongside outreach clinics to improve school attendance and health awareness.
• Clinical Attachment in the UK Four-week elective exchange program with a UK university hospital, sending one Nepali medical student per year to observe orthopedic surgery activities including ward rounds, clinical meetings, teaching sessions, and seminars.
• Telemedicine and Referral System Referral system transferring patients requiring specialized care to the tertiary hospital in Kathmandu, where treatment is provided at free or subsidized cost, with clinical decision follow-up and long-term telemedicine monitoring.
• Strengthening Local Health Systems Medicine procurement and distribution program partnering with Direct Relief to supply free medications to government health facilities in rural Nepal, with online inventory database and re-order level system.

Quantifiable outcome

• 35,000+ patients treated through outreach clinics across 20 districts
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• University of PlymouthcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for clinical research collaboration. Dr. Aban Gautam is a doctoral student at University of Plymouth. They co-conduct the Global Challenges Research Fund projects including 'Prevention of foot ulceration in Nepal' (£92,805). MHN serves as implementation partner for research projects.
• CHANCE for NepalcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerUK registered charity supporting MHN projects from education to emergency response. Supports preventive school health programs for children and women in mountains. Provides funding for Magic Read project and medical equipment like Hemacue 200+ for anemia screening.
• Help Nepal NetworkmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration for organizing outreach medical camps in disaster-affected areas. Jointly organized four-day medical camp reaching over 1,000 patients in Dolakha and Sindhupalchowk districts.
• United Nations Humanitarian Air Service (UNHAS)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerReceived air transport from UNHAS division of the United Nations to continue outreach clinics in earthquake-damaged areas inaccessible by road networks. This enabled helicopter-access to remote locations like Sisibu in Ghyangphedi.
• University Hospital (UK)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerClinical attachment program: MHN partners with a UK university hospital to recommend one medical student for a four-week elective exchange program. Objective is to improve cross-cultural communication and develop clinical methods and leadership skills.
• Quake VolunteersmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCollaboration partner for child-friendly spaces during medical camps. Provided psychosocial support and Expressive Therapy Campaign for children in post-earthquake recovery.
• Hug and Heal TeamminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPsychosocial support and counseling team collaborating with MHN during integrated medical camps for earthquake-affected communities.
• Humans of Our WorldminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInternational organization that collaborated with MHN for health camp in Dolakha district following the 2015 earthquake.
• Ministry of Health (MOH) - NepalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMHN works jointly with Nepal's Ministry of Health for medical relief missions. The collaboration enables immediate deployment following outbreaks/early warnings, access to surveillance data, and coordination to avoid duplication of efforts.
• Bring thoughts to ActionminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOrganization that conducted medical camp in Thali for earthquake survivors from Sindhupalchowk and Tatopani, supported by MHN doctors and volunteers.
• Lightening NepalminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLocal NGO working on sustainable projects for rural Nepal development. Conducted medical camp in DhunKharka VDC, Kavre with MHN doctor support.
• KalyaniminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLocal NGO for sustainable rural development. Partnered with Lightening Nepal and MHN for DhunKharka medical camp.
• Health and Development Society NepalminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorConducted one-day medical and dental camp in Paga, Kirtipur with MHN doctor volunteers.
• Image ArkminorOthersDesigned the hospital logo for free. Was also involved in Visit Nepal 2020 campaign.
• Ackroyd Lowrie Architects (London)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDrew the 2D architectural plan for Siddhasthali Rural Community Hospital for free.
• Andy Sturgeon DesignminorStrategic or Co-development Partner8-time gold medalist at Chelsea Flower Show designed the sensory garden (Jenny's Garden) at Siddhasthali Hospital, dedicated to Jenny Bradshaw.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• International Medical Corps: Global humanitarian organization providing emergency medical relief, healthcare, and training in disaster-affected and conflict settings. Comparable disaster response and primary care delivery, with overlapping training and capacity-building programs.
• CARE International: Major international humanitarian NGO with long-standing Nepal presence addressing health, disaster response, and women's empowerment. Comparable disaster relief and community-based health programming, though broader in scope.
• Americares: US-based health-focused humanitarian aid organization providing medicines, medical supplies, and disaster response support globally. Comparable medicine distribution partnership model (similar role to Direct Relief for MHN) and disaster response focus.
• Partners in Health: Global health justice NGO operating hospitals, clinics, and training programs in resource-poor settings. Comparable model of providing free or low-cost care to the rural poor, combined with clinical training and research partnerships.
• International Rescue Committee (IRC): Global humanitarian organization delivering emergency relief, health care, and economic recovery in crisis-affected communities. Overlaps with MHN's disaster response mandate and primary care delivery in fragile settings.
• Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) / Doctors Without Borders: Global humanitarian medical NGO that deploys emergency medical teams in disaster zones worldwide, including Nepal after the 2015 earthquake. Overlaps with MHN's disaster response and primary care delivery model but at vastly larger scale and geographic reach.

Direct peers

• Possible (formerly Nyaya Health Nepal): Nepal-based non-profit healthcare organization operating rural hospitals, community health worker programs, and telemedicine. Most directly comparable to MHN by geography, mission (affordable rural healthcare in Nepal), and integrated clinical-research approach.
• HealthNet TPO: Netherlands-rooted NGO with extensive Nepal operations focused on healthcare, mental health, and psychosocial support in post-disaster settings. Highly comparable mission, especially on the mental health and community-based service dimensions MHN emphasizes.

Others

• Direct Relief: Large US-based humanitarian medical aid organization that is both a peer in the medical aid space and an active core partner of MHN. Comparable focus on medicine distribution and emergency medical support globally.

Regional players

• Nepal Medical Association: Professional medical association in Nepal that convenes clinicians, runs training programs, and coordinates medical responses. Comparable in its role supporting Nepal's medical workforce, though structured as a membership body rather than service delivery NGO.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries1 record

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