Our Medical Camp in Bahawalpur Uplifted Many Lives
Transparent Hands, with the sponsorship of Packages Foundation, organized a free medical camp and preventive healthcare session at Bulleh Shah Packaging, Kulab, AhmedPur East, Bahawalpur on 26th September 2024. The primary objective of this camp was to provide essential medical assistance to the underserved communities in Bahawalpur.
Free Consultations, Medicines, and Diagnostic Tests:
A total of 329 deserving patients received free consultations from our expert doctors. General check-ups, medicines, blood pressure check-ups, ultrasound scans, diabetes tests, uric acid tests, hepatitis B & C screenings, and cholesterol tests were provided free of cost. Here is a summary of the different diagnostic tests provided at the free medical camp in Bahawalpur.
Diagnostic Tests Breakdown
Diagnostic test | Number of Tests |
HBV screening | 73 |
HCV screening | 73 |
Cholesterol test | 3 |
Uric acid test | 20 |
BSR | 84 |
Ultrasound | 14 |
TOTAL | 267 |
Most Common Diseases Treated
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
Aside from medical services, our expert doctors held a preventive healthcare session to educate the attendees about the prevention and management of gastric issues.
Impact
This free medical camp had a significant impact on the lives of 329 deserving patients. In Bahawalpur, many needy patients were unable to access essential medical interventions due to limited financial resources. This camp catered to the health needs of the diverse community. We helped the patients with timely medical treatments, preventing their diseases from becoming worse. Moreover, the residents were empowered with the knowledge to take proactive measures for their gastrointestinal issues, thus improving their quality of life.
Through this initiative, we made a lasting impact, ensuring better health outcomes for the people of Bahawalpur, and emphasizing the critical role of accessible healthcare in underserved communities.
Medical Camp Team
The medical camp was supported by a dedicated team of 14 members, including:
- 2 Supervisors
- 3 Doctors (2 Males, 1 Female)
- 1 Lab Technician
- 1 Pharmacist
- 3 Patient Registrars & Crew Members
- 1 Staff Nurse
- 1 Photographer
- 2 Volunteers