Transparent Hands, in sponsorship with Soorty Enterprises Private Limited, recently hosted a free medical camp and preventive healthcare session to provide affordable, high-quality healthcare to those in need. It was held on  May 25, 2024, at Soorty Enterprises Private Limited Unit 5/6 Korangi Industrial Area, Korangi Karachi.

Free Consultations, Medicines, and Diagnostic Tests

A total of 547 deserving patients received free consultations with expert doctors. Medicines, diabetes tests, uric acid tests, hepatitis B & C screenings, ultrasound, LFT, RFT, CBC, HB, cholera, cholesterol, and blood pressure check-ups were also free. 

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

Most Common Diseases

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

Preventive Healthcare Session 

One of our expert doctors held a preventive healthcare session on managing scabies. 

Impact 

The free medical camp made a difference in the lives of 547 deserving patients and their families. It served as a critical lifeline for underprivileged patients. The camp offered free consultations and tests, ensuring these individuals could access essential healthcare services.

Beyond addressing immediate medical needs, the camp included one preventive healthcare session. It also provided comprehensive care, equipping patients with the knowledge and resources to improve their health. This camp was supported by donors and brought vital services to those in need.

Medical Camp Team

The medical camp team consisted of 20 members, including one supervisor,  four doctors (two males and two females), 2 lab technicians, 3 pharmacists, 6 patient registrars, 2 crew members, and one driver.