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Cannot Afford A way Back Home

"I have been sick for the last few months so I came to Kathmandu to get myself checked. I didn't realize that the hospital fees would be this high. I spent my last 1000 yesterday on medicines. This...

Published06 October 2014
Reading Time 1 mins
Author Stories of Nepal
Location Nepal
Cannot Afford A way Back Home

"I have been sick for the last few months so I came to Kathmandu to get myself checked. I didn't realize that the hospital fees would be this high. I spent my last 1000 yesterday on medicines. This...

"I have been sick for the last few months so I came to Kathmandu to get myself checked. I didn't realize that the hospital fees would be this high. I spent my last 1000 yesterday on medicines. This morning I called a distant relative and asked him if I could borrow some from him for my way back home. He said he would meet me here and give me money for my bus fare. I have waited all afternoon and the phone is switched off."_x000D_ _x000D_ - Ganesh Prasad Dulal, From Chatun, Hetauda, Met him near Bir Hospital
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