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2015 - 2016 TRIP
In 2015, the pioneer team of Project Aasha visited Gorkha, and Saraswati School, and met up with a contact from Bung to discuss future project opportunities
TRIP OVERVIEW
DAY 1 & 2
We met up with representatives from the DOHLA NGO to discuss future potential projects for us to embark on. We also met up with a contact from Bung to discuss another potential future project. We noted how Bung was an area that did not receive much help after the earthquake but it is not as popular a tourist destination as other parts of Nepal. The tendency is for more popular areas to receive more attention and assistance, especially in the form of donations from trekkers. We were very grateful to the doctors for expediting our process of making local contacts.
We were shown around the wards and we compared the differences in healthcare provision in Nepal against that in Singapore. After being shown the hospital, we went on to collect computers and medications. The computers were to be donated to the Saraswati School in Gorkha, where we would be heading to in the next few days. The medications were for our upcoming medical camp in Gorkha, while the excess would be donated to the Gorkha hospital.
We were shown around the wards and we compared the differences in healthcare provision in Nepal against that in Singapore. After being shown the hospital, we went on to collect computers and medications. The computers were to be donated to the Saraswati School in Gorkha, where we would be heading to in the next few days. The medications were for our upcoming medical camp in Gorkha, while the excess would be donated to the Gorkha hospital.
DAY 3
The day began with a road trip to Gorkha, along with Mr Netramani, ex-headmaster and founder of Saraswati School.
Later in the afternoon, we had a meeting with Dr. Sudhar and some other staff from Gorkha Hospital, facilitated by Mr. Netramani. Through the meeting, we were able to sieve out the main needs of the hospital and an idea of the prevalent conditions in Gorkha. After the meeting, we purchased some pending stationary to gift the school students. Over dinner, we had a long discussion with the headmaster on our plans for medical education in the school the following day
Later in the afternoon, we had a meeting with Dr. Sudhar and some other staff from Gorkha Hospital, facilitated by Mr. Netramani. Through the meeting, we were able to sieve out the main needs of the hospital and an idea of the prevalent conditions in Gorkha. After the meeting, we purchased some pending stationary to gift the school students. Over dinner, we had a long discussion with the headmaster on our plans for medical education in the school the following day
DAY 4
The plan today was medical education in Saraswati School, and we came up with a seemingly perfect roster on teaching all the different classes.
We focused on teaching handwashing, brushing teeth and nutrition to Grades 1-6. For Grades 7-10, our focus was on smoking, alcohol and nutrition. Inevitably, there were several last-minute changes to the programme, but we learnt not be overly affected if plans get disrupted. After all, plans almost always get disrupted during execution. The real skill is in adapting to these changes instead of faltering.
We focused on teaching handwashing, brushing teeth and nutrition to Grades 1-6. For Grades 7-10, our focus was on smoking, alcohol and nutrition. Inevitably, there were several last-minute changes to the programme, but we learnt not be overly affected if plans get disrupted. After all, plans almost always get disrupted during execution. The real skill is in adapting to these changes instead of faltering.
DAY 5
After breakfast, we headed to Gorkha Hospital to set up our medical camp. It was initially very chaotic as patients did not understand the flow of our stations. The plan was for the patients to register, measure blood, blood pressure, height, weight and blood glucose, Snellen eye chart and get surveyed before finally consulting the doctors.
Eventually, the process became smoother and the information on workflow was passed down to the patients more efficiently. We were able to screen and survey a significant number of patients.
Eventually, the process became smoother and the information on workflow was passed down to the patients more efficiently. We were able to screen and survey a significant number of patients.
DAY 6
We headed to Gorkha hospital to continue our medical screening and survey. It was pretty similar to the day before, minus the initial chaotic feeling as our workflow was properly established from the trial the day before.
Since it was Christmas Eve, some of us went to a nearby chapel to attend a Christmas Eve mass and have dinner. It was a very homely and peaceful experience, with the Fathers and Sisters sharing interesting stories about life and religion.
Since it was Christmas Eve, some of us went to a nearby chapel to attend a Christmas Eve mass and have dinner. It was a very homely and peaceful experience, with the Fathers and Sisters sharing interesting stories about life and religion.
DAY 7
Today, we continued our service by conducting a medical camp within Saraswati School itself. In the school, the workflow was far more organized. We could tap upon the school’s Red Cross society for help in crowd management and translation. There were also sufficient tables and chairs for our usage in the medical screening. Nonetheless, there were many villagers there for the medical screening, survey and consultation. We had to adjust to changes on the ground along the way, such as re-allocating more manpower to the survey station, which ended up being the bottleneck.
The day ended spectacularly with a campfire at the school grounds after sunset. There was a strong community spirit all around during the campfire. Sentiments of camaraderie and brotherhood were strongly felt as we danced around the campfire. There did not appear to be any boundaries caused by our differing nationalities or races. Everyone danced and celebrated in harmony. It was a beautiful way to spend Christmas night.
The day ended spectacularly with a campfire at the school grounds after sunset. There was a strong community spirit all around during the campfire. Sentiments of camaraderie and brotherhood were strongly felt as we danced around the campfire. There did not appear to be any boundaries caused by our differing nationalities or races. Everyone danced and celebrated in harmony. It was a beautiful way to spend Christmas night.
DAY 1 & 2
We met up with representatives from the DOHLA NGO to discuss future potential projects for us to embark on. We also met up with a contact from Bung to discuss another potential future project. We noted how Bung was an area that did not receive much help after the earthquake but it is not as popular a tourist destination as other parts of Nepal. The tendency is for more popular areas to receive more attention and assistance, especially in the form of donations from trekkers. We were very grateful to the doctors for expediting our process of making local contacts.
We were shown around the wards and we compared the differences in healthcare provision in Nepal against that in Singapore. After being shown the hospital, we went on to collect computers and medications. The computers were to be donated to the Saraswati School in Gorkha, where we would be heading to in the next few days. The medications were for our upcoming medical camp in Gorkha, while the excess would be donated to the Gorkha hospital.
We were shown around the wards and we compared the differences in healthcare provision in Nepal against that in Singapore. After being shown the hospital, we went on to collect computers and medications. The computers were to be donated to the Saraswati School in Gorkha, where we would be heading to in the next few days. The medications were for our upcoming medical camp in Gorkha, while the excess would be donated to the Gorkha hospital.
DAY 3
The day began with a road trip to Gorkha, along with Mr Netramani, ex-headmaster and founder of Saraswati School.
Later in the afternoon, we had a meeting with Dr. Sudhar and some other staff from Gorkha Hospital, facilitated by Mr. Netramani. Through the meeting, we were able to sieve out the main needs of the hospital and an idea of the prevalent conditions in Gorkha. After the meeting, we purchased some pending stationary to gift the school students. Over dinner, we had a long discussion with the headmaster on our plans for medical education in the school the following day
Later in the afternoon, we had a meeting with Dr. Sudhar and some other staff from Gorkha Hospital, facilitated by Mr. Netramani. Through the meeting, we were able to sieve out the main needs of the hospital and an idea of the prevalent conditions in Gorkha. After the meeting, we purchased some pending stationary to gift the school students. Over dinner, we had a long discussion with the headmaster on our plans for medical education in the school the following day
DAY 4
The plan today was medical education in Saraswati School, and we came up with a seemingly perfect roster on teaching all the different classes.
We focused on teaching handwashing, brushing teeth and nutrition to Grades 1-6. For Grades 7-10, our focus was on smoking, alcohol and nutrition. Inevitably, there were several last-minute changes to the programme, but we learnt not be overly affected if plans get disrupted. After all, plans almost always get disrupted during execution. The real skill is in adapting to these changes instead of faltering.
We focused on teaching handwashing, brushing teeth and nutrition to Grades 1-6. For Grades 7-10, our focus was on smoking, alcohol and nutrition. Inevitably, there were several last-minute changes to the programme, but we learnt not be overly affected if plans get disrupted. After all, plans almost always get disrupted during execution. The real skill is in adapting to these changes instead of faltering.
DAY 5
After breakfast, we headed to Gorkha Hospital to set up our medical camp. It was initially very chaotic as patients did not understand the flow of our stations. The plan was for the patients to register, measure blood, blood pressure, height, weight and blood glucose, Snellen eye chart and get surveyed before finally consulting the doctors.
Eventually, the process became smoother and the information on workflow was passed down to the patients more efficiently. We were able to screen and survey a significant number of patients.
Eventually, the process became smoother and the information on workflow was passed down to the patients more efficiently. We were able to screen and survey a significant number of patients.
DAY 6
We headed to Gorkha hospital to continue our medical screening and survey. It was pretty similar to the day before, minus the initial chaotic feeling as our workflow was properly established from the trial the day before.
Since it was Christmas Eve, some of us went to a nearby chapel to attend a Christmas Eve mass and have dinner. It was a very homely and peaceful experience, with the Fathers and Sisters sharing interesting stories about life and religion.
Since it was Christmas Eve, some of us went to a nearby chapel to attend a Christmas Eve mass and have dinner. It was a very homely and peaceful experience, with the Fathers and Sisters sharing interesting stories about life and religion.
DAY 7
Today, we continued our service by conducting a medical camp within Saraswati School itself. In the school, the workflow was far more organized. We could tap upon the school’s Red Cross society for help in crowd management and translation. There were also sufficient tables and chairs for our usage in the medical screening. Nonetheless, there were many villagers there for the medical screening, survey and consultation. We had to adjust to changes on the ground along the way, such as re-allocating more manpower to the survey station, which ended up being the bottleneck.
The day ended spectacularly with a campfire at the school grounds after sunset. There was a strong community spirit all around during the campfire. Sentiments of camaraderie and brotherhood were strongly felt as we danced around the campfire. There did not appear to be any boundaries caused by our differing nationalities or races. Everyone danced and celebrated in harmony. It was a beautiful way to spend Christmas night.
The day ended spectacularly with a campfire at the school grounds after sunset. There was a strong community spirit all around during the campfire. Sentiments of camaraderie and brotherhood were strongly felt as we danced around the campfire. There did not appear to be any boundaries caused by our differing nationalities or races. Everyone danced and celebrated in harmony. It was a beautiful way to spend Christmas night.
DAY 1 & 2
We met up with representatives from the DOHLA NGO to discuss future potential projects for us to embark on. We also met up with a contact from Bung to discuss another potential future project. We noted how Bung was an area that did not receive much help after the earthquake but it is not as popular a tourist destination as other parts of Nepal. The tendency is for more popular areas to receive more attention and assistance, especially in the form of donations from trekkers. We were very grateful to the doctors for expediting our process of making local contacts.
We were shown around the wards and we compared the differences in healthcare provision in Nepal against that in Singapore. After being shown the hospital, we went on to collect computers and medications. The computers were to be donated to the Saraswati School in Gorkha, where we would be heading to in the next few days. The medications were for our upcoming medical camp in Gorkha, while the excess would be donated to the Gorkha hospital.
We were shown around the wards and we compared the differences in healthcare provision in Nepal against that in Singapore. After being shown the hospital, we went on to collect computers and medications. The computers were to be donated to the Saraswati School in Gorkha, where we would be heading to in the next few days. The medications were for our upcoming medical camp in Gorkha, while the excess would be donated to the Gorkha hospital.
DAY 3
The day began with a road trip to Gorkha, along with Mr Netramani, ex-headmaster and founder of Saraswati School.
Later in the afternoon, we had a meeting with Dr. Sudhar and some other staff from Gorkha Hospital, facilitated by Mr. Netramani. Through the meeting, we were able to sieve out the main needs of the hospital and an idea of the prevalent conditions in Gorkha. After the meeting, we purchased some pending stationary to gift the school students. Over dinner, we had a long discussion with the headmaster on our plans for medical education in the school the following day
Later in the afternoon, we had a meeting with Dr. Sudhar and some other staff from Gorkha Hospital, facilitated by Mr. Netramani. Through the meeting, we were able to sieve out the main needs of the hospital and an idea of the prevalent conditions in Gorkha. After the meeting, we purchased some pending stationary to gift the school students. Over dinner, we had a long discussion with the headmaster on our plans for medical education in the school the following day
DAY 4
The plan today was medical education in Saraswati School, and we came up with a seemingly perfect roster on teaching all the different classes.
We focused on teaching handwashing, brushing teeth and nutrition to Grades 1-6. For Grades 7-10, our focus was on smoking, alcohol and nutrition. Inevitably, there were several last-minute changes to the programme, but we learnt not be overly affected if plans get disrupted. After all, plans almost always get disrupted during execution. The real skill is in adapting to these changes instead of faltering.
We focused on teaching handwashing, brushing teeth and nutrition to Grades 1-6. For Grades 7-10, our focus was on smoking, alcohol and nutrition. Inevitably, there were several last-minute changes to the programme, but we learnt not be overly affected if plans get disrupted. After all, plans almost always get disrupted during execution. The real skill is in adapting to these changes instead of faltering.
DAY 5
After breakfast, we headed to Gorkha Hospital to set up our medical camp. It was initially very chaotic as patients did not understand the flow of our stations. The plan was for the patients to register, measure blood, blood pressure, height, weight and blood glucose, Snellen eye chart and get surveyed before finally consulting the doctors.
Eventually, the process became smoother and the information on workflow was passed down to the patients more efficiently. We were able to screen and survey a significant number of patients.
Eventually, the process became smoother and the information on workflow was passed down to the patients more efficiently. We were able to screen and survey a significant number of patients.
DAY 6
We headed to Gorkha hospital to continue our medical screening and survey. It was pretty similar to the day before, minus the initial chaotic feeling as our workflow was properly established from the trial the day before.
Since it was Christmas Eve, some of us went to a nearby chapel to attend a Christmas Eve mass and have dinner. It was a very homely and peaceful experience, with the Fathers and Sisters sharing interesting stories about life and religion.
Since it was Christmas Eve, some of us went to a nearby chapel to attend a Christmas Eve mass and have dinner. It was a very homely and peaceful experience, with the Fathers and Sisters sharing interesting stories about life and religion.
DAY 7
Today, we continued our service by conducting a medical camp within Saraswati School itself. In the school, the workflow was far more organized. We could tap upon the school’s Red Cross society for help in crowd management and translation. There were also sufficient tables and chairs for our usage in the medical screening. Nonetheless, there were many villagers there for the medical screening, survey and consultation. We had to adjust to changes on the ground along the way, such as re-allocating more manpower to the survey station, which ended up being the bottleneck.
The day ended spectacularly with a campfire at the school grounds after sunset. There was a strong community spirit all around during the campfire. Sentiments of camaraderie and brotherhood were strongly felt as we danced around the campfire. There did not appear to be any boundaries caused by our differing nationalities or races. Everyone danced and celebrated in harmony. It was a beautiful way to spend Christmas night.
The day ended spectacularly with a campfire at the school grounds after sunset. There was a strong community spirit all around during the campfire. Sentiments of camaraderie and brotherhood were strongly felt as we danced around the campfire. There did not appear to be any boundaries caused by our differing nationalities or races. Everyone danced and celebrated in harmony. It was a beautiful way to spend Christmas night.
DAY 1 & 2
We met up with representatives from the DOHLA NGO to discuss future potential projects for us to embark on. We also met up with a contact from Bung to discuss another potential future project. We noted how Bung was an area that did not receive much help after the earthquake but it is not as popular a tourist destination as other parts of Nepal. The tendency is for more popular areas to receive more attention and assistance, especially in the form of donations from trekkers. We were very grateful to the doctors for expediting our process of making local contacts.
We were shown around the wards and we compared the differences in healthcare provision in Nepal against that in Singapore. After being shown the hospital, we went on to collect computers and medications. The computers were to be donated to the Saraswati School in Gorkha, where we would be heading to in the next few days. The medications were for our upcoming medical camp in Gorkha, while the excess would be donated to the Gorkha hospital.
We were shown around the wards and we compared the differences in healthcare provision in Nepal against that in Singapore. After being shown the hospital, we went on to collect computers and medications. The computers were to be donated to the Saraswati School in Gorkha, where we would be heading to in the next few days. The medications were for our upcoming medical camp in Gorkha, while the excess would be donated to the Gorkha hospital.
DAY 3
The day began with a road trip to Gorkha, along with Mr Netramani, ex-headmaster and founder of Saraswati School.
Later in the afternoon, we had a meeting with Dr. Sudhar and some other staff from Gorkha Hospital, facilitated by Mr. Netramani. Through the meeting, we were able to sieve out the main needs of the hospital and an idea of the prevalent conditions in Gorkha. After the meeting, we purchased some pending stationary to gift the school students. Over dinner, we had a long discussion with the headmaster on our plans for medical education in the school the following day
Later in the afternoon, we had a meeting with Dr. Sudhar and some other staff from Gorkha Hospital, facilitated by Mr. Netramani. Through the meeting, we were able to sieve out the main needs of the hospital and an idea of the prevalent conditions in Gorkha. After the meeting, we purchased some pending stationary to gift the school students. Over dinner, we had a long discussion with the headmaster on our plans for medical education in the school the following day
DAY 4
The plan today was medical education in Saraswati School, and we came up with a seemingly perfect roster on teaching all the different classes.
We focused on teaching handwashing, brushing teeth and nutrition to Grades 1-6. For Grades 7-10, our focus was on smoking, alcohol and nutrition. Inevitably, there were several last-minute changes to the programme, but we learnt not be overly affected if plans get disrupted. After all, plans almost always get disrupted during execution. The real skill is in adapting to these changes instead of faltering.
We focused on teaching handwashing, brushing teeth and nutrition to Grades 1-6. For Grades 7-10, our focus was on smoking, alcohol and nutrition. Inevitably, there were several last-minute changes to the programme, but we learnt not be overly affected if plans get disrupted. After all, plans almost always get disrupted during execution. The real skill is in adapting to these changes instead of faltering.
DAY 5
After breakfast, we headed to Gorkha Hospital to set up our medical camp. It was initially very chaotic as patients did not understand the flow of our stations. The plan was for the patients to register, measure blood, blood pressure, height, weight and blood glucose, Snellen eye chart and get surveyed before finally consulting the doctors.
Eventually, the process became smoother and the information on workflow was passed down to the patients more efficiently. We were able to screen and survey a significant number of patients.
Eventually, the process became smoother and the information on workflow was passed down to the patients more efficiently. We were able to screen and survey a significant number of patients.
DAY 6
We headed to Gorkha hospital to continue our medical screening and survey. It was pretty similar to the day before, minus the initial chaotic feeling as our workflow was properly established from the trial the day before.
Since it was Christmas Eve, some of us went to a nearby chapel to attend a Christmas Eve mass and have dinner. It was a very homely and peaceful experience, with the Fathers and Sisters sharing interesting stories about life and religion.
Since it was Christmas Eve, some of us went to a nearby chapel to attend a Christmas Eve mass and have dinner. It was a very homely and peaceful experience, with the Fathers and Sisters sharing interesting stories about life and religion.
DAY 7
Today, we continued our service by conducting a medical camp within Saraswati School itself. In the school, the workflow was far more organized. We could tap upon the school’s Red Cross society for help in crowd management and translation. There were also sufficient tables and chairs for our usage in the medical screening. Nonetheless, there were many villagers there for the medical screening, survey and consultation. We had to adjust to changes on the ground along the way, such as re-allocating more manpower to the survey station, which ended up being the bottleneck.
The day ended spectacularly with a campfire at the school grounds after sunset. There was a strong community spirit all around during the campfire. Sentiments of camaraderie and brotherhood were strongly felt as we danced around the campfire. There did not appear to be any boundaries caused by our differing nationalities or races. Everyone danced and celebrated in harmony. It was a beautiful way to spend Christmas night.
The day ended spectacularly with a campfire at the school grounds after sunset. There was a strong community spirit all around during the campfire. Sentiments of camaraderie and brotherhood were strongly felt as we danced around the campfire. There did not appear to be any boundaries caused by our differing nationalities or races. Everyone danced and celebrated in harmony. It was a beautiful way to spend Christmas night.
DAY 1 & 2
We met up with representatives from the DOHLA NGO to discuss future potential projects for us to embark on. We also met up with a contact from Bung to discuss another potential future project. We noted how Bung was an area that did not receive much help after the earthquake but it is not as popular a tourist destination as other parts of Nepal. The tendency is for more popular areas to receive more attention and assistance, especially in the form of donations from trekkers. We were very grateful to the doctors for expediting our process of making local contacts.
We were shown around the wards and we compared the differences in healthcare provision in Nepal against that in Singapore. After being shown the hospital, we went on to collect computers and medications. The computers were to be donated to the Saraswati School in Gorkha, where we would be heading to in the next few days. The medications were for our upcoming medical camp in Gorkha, while the excess would be donated to the Gorkha hospital.
We were shown around the wards and we compared the differences in healthcare provision in Nepal against that in Singapore. After being shown the hospital, we went on to collect computers and medications. The computers were to be donated to the Saraswati School in Gorkha, where we would be heading to in the next few days. The medications were for our upcoming medical camp in Gorkha, while the excess would be donated to the Gorkha hospital.
DAY 3
The day began with a road trip to Gorkha, along with Mr Netramani, ex-headmaster and founder of Saraswati School.
Later in the afternoon, we had a meeting with Dr. Sudhar and some other staff from Gorkha Hospital, facilitated by Mr. Netramani. Through the meeting, we were able to sieve out the main needs of the hospital and an idea of the prevalent conditions in Gorkha. After the meeting, we purchased some pending stationary to gift the school students. Over dinner, we had a long discussion with the headmaster on our plans for medical education in the school the following day
Later in the afternoon, we had a meeting with Dr. Sudhar and some other staff from Gorkha Hospital, facilitated by Mr. Netramani. Through the meeting, we were able to sieve out the main needs of the hospital and an idea of the prevalent conditions in Gorkha. After the meeting, we purchased some pending stationary to gift the school students. Over dinner, we had a long discussion with the headmaster on our plans for medical education in the school the following day
DAY 4
The plan today was medical education in Saraswati School, and we came up with a seemingly perfect roster on teaching all the different classes.
We focused on teaching handwashing, brushing teeth and nutrition to Grades 1-6. For Grades 7-10, our focus was on smoking, alcohol and nutrition. Inevitably, there were several last-minute changes to the programme, but we learnt not be overly affected if plans get disrupted. After all, plans almost always get disrupted during execution. The real skill is in adapting to these changes instead of faltering.
We focused on teaching handwashing, brushing teeth and nutrition to Grades 1-6. For Grades 7-10, our focus was on smoking, alcohol and nutrition. Inevitably, there were several last-minute changes to the programme, but we learnt not be overly affected if plans get disrupted. After all, plans almost always get disrupted during execution. The real skill is in adapting to these changes instead of faltering.
DAY 5
After breakfast, we headed to Gorkha Hospital to set up our medical camp. It was initially very chaotic as patients did not understand the flow of our stations. The plan was for the patients to register, measure blood, blood pressure, height, weight and blood glucose, Snellen eye chart and get surveyed before finally consulting the doctors.
Eventually, the process became smoother and the information on workflow was passed down to the patients more efficiently. We were able to screen and survey a significant number of patients.
Eventually, the process became smoother and the information on workflow was passed down to the patients more efficiently. We were able to screen and survey a significant number of patients.
DAY 6
We headed to Gorkha hospital to continue our medical screening and survey. It was pretty similar to the day before, minus the initial chaotic feeling as our workflow was properly established from the trial the day before.
Since it was Christmas Eve, some of us went to a nearby chapel to attend a Christmas Eve mass and have dinner. It was a very homely and peaceful experience, with the Fathers and Sisters sharing interesting stories about life and religion.
Since it was Christmas Eve, some of us went to a nearby chapel to attend a Christmas Eve mass and have dinner. It was a very homely and peaceful experience, with the Fathers and Sisters sharing interesting stories about life and religion.
DAY 7
Today, we continued our service by conducting a medical camp within Saraswati School itself. In the school, the workflow was far more organized. We could tap upon the school’s Red Cross society for help in crowd management and translation. There were also sufficient tables and chairs for our usage in the medical screening. Nonetheless, there were many villagers there for the medical screening, survey and consultation. We had to adjust to changes on the ground along the way, such as re-allocating more manpower to the survey station, which ended up being the bottleneck.
The day ended spectacularly with a campfire at the school grounds after sunset. There was a strong community spirit all around during the campfire. Sentiments of camaraderie and brotherhood were strongly felt as we danced around the campfire. There did not appear to be any boundaries caused by our differing nationalities or races. Everyone danced and celebrated in harmony. It was a beautiful way to spend Christmas night.
The day ended spectacularly with a campfire at the school grounds after sunset. There was a strong community spirit all around during the campfire. Sentiments of camaraderie and brotherhood were strongly felt as we danced around the campfire. There did not appear to be any boundaries caused by our differing nationalities or races. Everyone danced and celebrated in harmony. It was a beautiful way to spend Christmas night.
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