Our Free Medical Camp in Jaranwala Provided Vital Healthcare Support

Transparent Hands recently organized a free medical camp and preventive healthcare session to provide quality healthcare to impoverished patients. This took place on April 30, 2024, at Chak number 62, Muharanwala, Jaranwala. We also thank Rafhan Maize Co. Ltd, and other compassionate donors for their support. 

Free Consultations, Medicines, and Diagnostic Tests

A total of 170 deserving patients received free consultations with expert doctors. Free medicines, diabetes tests, uric acid tests, hepatitis B & C screenings, and blood pressure check-ups were also provided. 

Here is a summary of different diagnostic tests provided in the free medical camp. 

Diagnostic Tests	Total Number of Tests
HBV screening	27
HCV Screening	27
Uric Acid Test	5
BSR	31
Total	90

Most Common Diseases 

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, typhoid, cardiac pain, 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 the prevention of hypertension. 

Impact

The free medical camp made a difference in the lives of 170 deserving patients and their families in Jaranwala. The free medical camp served as a crucial lifeline for patients who lacked access to healthcare services due to financial limitations. By providing free medical consultations and diagnostic tests, the camp effectively addressed their immediate healthcare needs, leaving a lasting positive impact. 

The inclusion of preventive healthcare sessions added further value to the mission, promoting wellness and disease prevention. This transformative initiative to bring quality healthcare to impoverished, remote, and rural areas was made possible through the unwavering support of numerous compassionate donors. The camp not only provided essential medical care but also empowered individuals with knowledge and resources to lead healthier lives.

Medical Camp Team

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