Empowering the Underserved with Free Medical Care and Preventive Healthcare in Bahawalpur

Transparent Hands, with the sponsorship of Packages Group, organized a free medical camp and preventive healthcare session at Dera Rao Shahid, Khairpur Tamewali, District Bahawalpur on 14^th November 2024. Through this medical camp, we provided essential healthcare services to underprivileged communities in Bahawalpur free of charge.

Free Consultations, Medicines, and Diagnostic Tests

A total of 349 deserving patients received free consultations from our expert doctors. Along with consultations, the patients received free medicines and underwent various diagnostic tests including:

•         Uric acid tests
•         Diabetes tests
•         Hepatitis B and C screenings
•         Cholesterol tests
•         Blood pressure checkups
•         Ultrasound scans

Diagnostic Tests Breakdown

Diagnostic test	Number of Tests
HBV screening	16
HCV screening	16
Cholesterol test	12
Uric acid test	20
BSR	52
Ultrasound	11
TOTAL	127

 

 

 

 

Most Common Diseases

At the free medical camp, patients received consultations for a variety of diseases, including but not limited to:

•         Migraine and kidney problems
•         Fever, cough, flu, and chest congestion
•         Seasonal allergies and scabies
•         Asthma, backache, and joint pain
•         Diabetes and high blood pressure
•         Abdominal pain, diarrhea, and acidity

Preventive Healthcare Session

In addition to the medical services, our expert doctors held a preventive healthcare session to educate the attendees about the management and risk factors of Diabetes.

Impact

This free medical camp positively impacted the lives of 349 deserving patients and their families. Our medical camp in Bahawalpur was successful, offering vital healthcare services to underserved populations. Attendees benefited from comprehensive health screenings, diagnostic tests, and personalized consultations, which helped identify and address various health needs. The distribution of free medicines benefited them a lot, making a meaningful difference in enhancing their health outcomes.

The preventive healthcare session was particularly impactful, as it educated participants on maintaining a healthy lifestyle and recognizing early signs of diabetes.

Medical Camp Team

The medical camp was managed by a dedicated team of 14 members, including:

•         1 Supervisor
•         5 Doctors (3 Males, 2 Females)
•         1 Lab Technician
•         1 Pharmacist
•         3 Crew Members
•         2 Staff Nurse
•         1 Photographer