Faisalabad’s Underprivileged Community Found Healing with Your Support

Transparent Hands, with sponsorship of the Packages Foundation, organized a free medical camp and a preventive healthcare session at Biomass Purchase Centre, Khiderwala, Faisalabad. The primary objective of this camp, held on July 20, 2026, was to provide essential medical services to underprivileged communities in Faisalabad.

Free Consultations, Medicines, and Diagnostic Tests:

A total of 339 deserving patients received free consultations from our expert doctors, including 167 patients who received free dental checkups. Along with consultations, patients were provided with free medicines and underwent various diagnostic tests, including:

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

Diagnostic Tests Breakdown

Patient Demographics

Male Patients: 153

Female Patients: 120

Children: 66

Total Patients: 339

Common Health-Related Issues

At the free medical camp, our team provided free consultations and medicines to address the following health-related issues:

• Scabies
• Constipation
• Backache, Joint Pain
• Arthritis
• Diarrhea
• Jaundice
• Diabetes
• Tooth Decay & Cavities
• Hypertension
• Acidity
• Otalgia
• Flu, Fever

Community Health Trends

• Tooth decay and cavities were commonly observed among community members, highlighting the need for improved oral hygiene, dental care, and timely treatment.
• Constipation was frequently reported among patients and was often associated with poor dietary habits and inadequate water intake.
• Patients commonly presented with chronic constipation, abdominal discomfort, and irregular bowel movements, which affected their daily comfort and well-being.
• Scabies and other contagious skin conditions were frequently observed, particularly among children and individuals living in overcrowded households.
• Patients often reported intense itching, skin rashes, and secondary skin infections associated with scabies, emphasizing the importance of early diagnosis, treatment, and hygiene awareness.

Preventive Healthcare Session

In addition to the medical services, one of our expert doctors held a preventive healthcare session to educate the attendees about Constipation.

Impact

This free medical camp brought meaningful relief to 339 deserving patients who had limited access to proper healthcare services.

From check-ups and diagnostic tests to essential treatments, patients received medical attention completely free of cost. Many people who had been struggling with untreated health issues finally found medical care and new hope. Overall, this medical camp improved health outcomes for underprivileged communities in Faisalabad. 

Medical Camp Team

The medical camp was managed by a dedicated team of 30 members, including:

• 1 Camp Manager
• 4 Doctors (2 Males, 2 Females)
• 15 Dentists
• 1 Pharmacist
• 1 Lab Technician
• 3 Crew Members
• 2 Patient registrars
• 2 Staff Nurses
• 1 Photographer

Recommendations

Based on observations from the camp, the following recommendations are proposed:

• Conduct regular dental checkups and improve access to timely treatment for tooth decay and cavities.
• Promote awareness of safe injection practices, personal hygiene, healthy dietary habits, adequate water intake, and infection prevention.
• Ensure the availability of essential medications and provisions for constipation management and scabies treatment during medical camps.
• Encourage early diagnosis, timely treatment, and regular follow-up for patients with chronic gastrointestinal and infectious skin conditions.
• Educate communities on preventing disease transmission, maintaining proper hygiene, and adopting healthy lifestyle practices to reduce the burden of these conditions.