The West Loop
Serves Phortse, Sanasa, Syangboche and Tengboche. Village profile coming soon.
The MediLoop™
Empowering Khumbu Through Consistent Care
The MediLoop™ is the heart of Snow Leopard International Medicine (SLIM) and reflects our commitment to the people and communities we serve. It is our proprietary service model, designed to replace sporadic “one-off” health camps with a permanent, reliable presence and continuous care.
Through a continuous infinity structure, the MediLoop™ ensures patients receive ongoing care and follow-up beyond a single diagnosis or medical visit.
MediLoop™: The Double-Circuit System
Our proprietary service model, the MediLoop™, is centered at our Pangboche Base (3,985 m). From there, Dr. Shah and the SLIM team operate across two geographical wings, completing two 100-day clinical cycles across the West and East Loops.
This cyclical model gives residents a predictable schedule, so they know when to expect the doctor’s return for follow-up care, check-ups, and prescription refills.
Explore the MediLoop™
Select a village to explore its profile.
West Loop
East Loop
Schematic illustration, not to scale.
Our shared base · Village profile
Pangboche
3,985 m · 13,074 ft
27.8564°N, 86.7897°E
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The MediLoop™ begins and returns here. Pangboche is the shared base for both circuits, connecting village visits with preparation, follow-up and the next journey.
The Base: Pangboche
Located at 3,985 m, this central hub supports medicine distribution and patient recovery.
The East Loop
Serves Gorak Shep, Lobuche, Tukla and Shumre. Village profile coming soon.
A Glimpse into the Typical 100-Day MediLoop™ Cycle
Five stages, one hundred days
Launch
Days 1–5
Launch and staging at base: sorting supplies, calibrating gear.
Outreach
Days 6–45
Deep clinic, intensive care days, chronic condition management.
Middle phase
Days 46–75
The Return
Days 75–94
Follow-up visits, prescription adjustments.
Referral and Reset
Days 95–100
City referrals and transition to the next MediLoop™.
What to Expect at a MediLoop™ Clinic
Care you can count on
Walk-in access
for all residents
Our mobile camps are walk-in friendly for all residents.
Scheduled follow-up visits
Patients are not just a number; they are part of a scheduled care plan with consistent follow-ups.
Direct referral and logistic support
If a condition requires advanced treatment, we provide the direct logistics and paperwork for specialized care in Kathmandu.
130 days in Kathmandu, Lumbini, and Pokhara
Off time — to prepare for the next Mission
After each Mission, the SLIM Nepal Team returns to Kathmandu and other cities throughout Nepal for the remaining 130 days. This off-trail time is dedicated to the planning, coordination, training and operational support needed to prepare for and sustain the next clinical MediLoop™ cycle.
We are pleased to confirm that SLIM Nepal is liaising very closely with the Social Welfare Council (SWC) in ensuring that all local and regulatory standards are strictly adhered to.
The off-trail work that keeps the Loop moving
Supply Logistics
Organizing porter caravans to transport hundreds of kilograms of prescription medicine, medical supplies, and equipment up the mountain trails.
Verification
Collecting and sorting supplies to ensure they meet our strict clinical standards.
Sustainability
Securing the medical grants and donations required to keep the MediLoop™ moving year-round.
Keep the MediLoop™ moving.
Your support sustains continuous care in the high Himalayas, year-round.