A Free Medical Camp in Attock has Transformed the Lives of Deserving Patients

Transparent Hands held a free medical camp and preventive healthcare session on August 30, 2023, in Pindi Gheb, Attock, to provide quality healthcare to impoverished patients.

Free Consultations, Medicines, and Diagnostic Tests

A total of 314 deserving patients were able to receive free consultations with expert doctors. In addition to the consultations, the patients were provided with various medical services and tests free of charge, including medicines, diabetes tests, uric acid tests, screenings for hepatitis B & C, ultrasound, cholesterol, and blood pressure checkups. Furthermore, a total of 136 diagnostic tests were conducted as part of the camp.

Diseases and Treatments

Most of the patients who sought consultation were suffering from fever, cough, flu, earache, toothache, chest infection, seasonal allergies, scabies, abdominal pain, diarrhea, and diabetes. There was no surgical case registered during the camp.

Preventive Healthcare Session

Our expert doctors held a preventive healthcare session for the attendees at the free medical camp. The session focused on the prevention and management and prevention of scabies.

Impact

The provision of free healthcare services, including medicines, diagnostic tests, and preventive healthcare sessions, has brought transformative changes in the lives of 314 deserving patients and their families in Pindi Gheb.

 

By receiving free consultations with expert doctors, patients at Pindi Gheb Medical Camp gained valuable insights into their health conditions and received appropriate guidance on managing their ailments. This not only alleviated their physical suffering but also empowered them to take control of their well-being.

The availability of free medicines ensured that individuals could adhere to prescribed treatment plans without financial burden. The diagnostic tests conducted during the medical camp played a crucial role in the early detection and prevention of diseases. By identifying conditions such as diabetes, uric acid imbalance, hepatitis B & C, and high cholesterol, individuals were able to take proactive measures to address these issues before they turned into more severe health problems.

The preventive healthcare sessions provided during the camp equipped patients with essential knowledge and awareness about maintaining good health.

Overall, these free healthcare services have not only treated immediate health concerns but have also instilled a sense of hope, dignity, and resilience within the vulnerable community.

Medical Camp Team

The Pindi Gheb medical camp team consisted of 15 members, including one supervisor, four doctors (two males and two females), one lab technician, two pharmacists, two patient registrars /crew members, three volunteers, one staff nurse, and one photographer.