Transparent Hands, with the sponsorship of Packages Foundation, recently organized a free medical camp and preventive healthcare session in Tibbi Qaisrani, Taunsa Sharif. The primary objective of this medical camp held on October 12, 2024, was to provide essential medical assistance to underserved communities.

Free Consultations, Medicines, and Diagnostic Tests

A total of 395  deserving patients received free consultations from our expert doctors. Along with consultations, the patients received free medicines and underwent various diagnostic tests including:

• Ultrasound Scans
• Diabetes tests
• Uric acid tests
• Hepatitis B and C screenings
• Cholesterol Tests
• Blood pressure check-ups

 

Diagnostic Tests Breakdown

Diagnostic test	Number of Tests
HBV screening	11
HCV screening	11
Cholesterol test	8
Uric acid test	24
BSR	38
USG	14
TOTAL	106

Most Common Diseases Treated

At the free medical camp, 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 providing free healthcare services, one of our expert doctors held a preventive healthcare session to educate the attendees about Urinary Tract Infections (UTI). The doctor talked about various aspects of the disease.

Impact

This free medical camp had a significant impact on the lives of 395 deserving patients and their families. By providing free consultations, medicines, and diagnostic tests, we addressed the healthcare needs of the community. The camp ensured that patients received quality medical care that they would otherwise have been unable to afford. In Taunsa Sharif, where many residents face barriers to healthcare, this medical camp was a turning point.

Moreover, the preventive healthcare session encouraged the community to adopt healthier habits and seek medical help regularly, making a long-term positive impact on their health and well-being.

Medical Camp Team

The medical camp team consisted of 17 members, including 1 supervisors, 6  doctors (three males and three females), 1 lab technicians, 1 pharmacists, 2 patient registrars, 2 crew members, 2 staff nurses, 1 photographer, and 1 volunteer.