Our Free Medical Camp Changed Lives in Chakwal

Transparent Hands, with the sponsorship of Packages Foundation, organized a free medical camp and preventive healthcare session at Bulleh Shah Packaging Centre, Dhudial, District Chakwal. The primary objective of this camp held on 22^nd October 2024, was to provide quality healthcare to the underserved community of Chakwal.

Free Consultations, Medicines, and Diagnostic Tests:

A total of 351 deserving patients received free consultations from our expert doctors. Along with consultations, the patients were provided with free medicines and underwent various diagnostic tests including:

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

Diagnostic Tests Breakdown

Most Common Diseases 

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

•         Fever, cough, flu, and chest congestion
•         Seasonal allergies and scabies
•         Asthma, backache, and joint pain
•         Migraine and kidney problems
•         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 prevention and management of common cold and flu. The doctors discussed various aspects of the disease.

Impact

This free medical camp made a substantial impact on the lives of 351 deserving patients and their families. In Chakwal, many patients who couldn’t afford treatments benefitted through this camp. By providing free consultations, medicines, and diagnostic tests, we addressed the healthcare needs of needy patients.

Moreover, a preventive healthcare session provided individuals with the knowledge to manage one of the common health issues in Chakwal. It empowered the residents to adopt precautionary measures and improve their health outcomes. Overall, this medical camp played a pivotal role in improving the health and well-being of the underprivileged communities of Chakwal.

Medical Camp Team

The medical camp team consisted of 15 members, including 1 supervisors, 4  doctors (two males and two females), 1 lab technicians, 1 pharmacists, 5 patient registrars & Crew members, 1 Staff Nurse, 1 photographer, and 1 Volunteer.