Our Free Medical Camp in Jaranwala Provided Quality Healthcare to the Needy

Transparent Hands recently organized a free medical camp in our ongoing mission to bring quality healthcare to impoverished patients. On the 30th of April 2024, a free medical camp and preventive healthcare session were held in Chak No. 61, near Rafhan Mills, Jaranwala. We also thank Rafhan Maize Co. Ltd, and other compassionate donors for their support. 

Free Consultations, Medicines, and Diagnostic Tests

A total of 326 deserving patients received free consultations with expert doctors. Free medicines, diabetes tests, uric acid tests, hepatitis B & C screenings, and blood pressure checkups were also provided. 

Here is a summary of this free medical camp’s different diagnostic tests. 

Diagnostic Tests	Total Number of Tests
HBV screening	34
HCV Screening	34
Uric Acid Test	25
BSR	23
Total	116

Diseases and Treatments

Most of the patients who sought consultation were suffering from fever, flu, sore throat, cough, chest infection, earache, toothache, seasonal allergies, scabies, backache, diabetes, abdominal pain, diarrhea, constipation, anemia, high blood pressure, knee pain, hepatitis, and muscular pain. 

Preventive Healthcare Session

One of our expert doctors held a preventive healthcare session for the attendees at the free medical camp. The session focused on promoting cleanliness, preventing scabies, and emphasizing the importance of using clean water for good health.

Impact

The free medical camp made a difference in the lives of 326 deserving patients and their families in Jaranwala. The camp served as a vital lifeline, enabling patients to receive crucial healthcare services that would have otherwise been inaccessible due to financial limitations. By offering free medical consultations and diagnostic tests, the camp effectively addressed the immediate healthcare needs of these patients, leaving a lasting positive impact. 

The inclusion of preventive healthcare sessions further added immense value to the mission. This transformative initiative to provide quality healthcare to impoverished, remote, and rural areas was made possible through the unwavering support of numerous generous donors.

Medical Camp Team

The medical camp team consisted of 11 members, including one supervisor, three doctors (two males and one female), one lab technician, one staff nurse, one pharmacist, three crew workers, and one photographer