Ensuring Access to Quality Healthcare for Underserved Patients in Landi Kotal

Transparent Hands, courtesy of the Khyber Rifles, Frontier Corps, organized a free medical camp and preventive healthcare session to provide access to high-quality healthcare services to underprivileged patients. This took place on November 9, 2023, at the Basic Health Unit, Bacha Meena, Landi Kotal, Khyber.

Free Consultations, Medicines, and Diagnostic Tests

A total of 635 deserving patients were given free consultations with expert doctors. They also received free medicines, diabetes tests, uric acid tests, hepatitis B and C screenings, ultrasounds, cholesterol checks, and blood pressure measurements. Additionally, 108 diagnostic tests were also conducted.

Diseases and Treatments

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

Preventive Healthcare Session

One of our expert doctors conducted a preventive healthcare session at the free medical camp, focusing on the prevention and management of scabies.

Impact 

The free medical camp conducted in Landi Kotal, Khyber, had a profound impact on the lives of 635 deserving patients and their families. Transparent Hands’ mission to provide quality healthcare to impoverished, remote, and rural areas of the country has garnered support from numerous donors, enabling the organization to make a tangible difference. By extending essential medical services to those in need, this initiative has not only saved lives but has also restored hope and dignity to individuals who have limited access to healthcare. Each medical camp organized by us represents a significant stride towards a future where equitable healthcare is accessible to all, regardless of their circumstances. 

Medical Camp Team

The medical camp team consisted of 11 members, including one supervisor, three doctors (one male and two females), one lab technician, two pharmacists, two patient registrars /crew members, one volunteer, and one photographer.