Provided a Vital Health Solution Through Our Successful Medical Camp in Sargodha

Transparent Hands held a free medical camp and preventive healthcare session on Circular Road in Sahiwal, Sargodha to make quality healthcare available to impoverished patients on May 19, 2024. 

Free Consultations, Medicines, and Diagnostic Tests

A total of 421 deserving patients received free consultations with expert doctors. In addition to the consultations, medicines, diabetes tests, uric acid tests, hepatitis B & C screenings, ultrasound, cholesterol and blood pressure check-ups, and eye checkups were also provided free of charge. Furthermore, 270 patients underwent eye examinations, 190 received free eyeglasses, and Allah Walay Trust gave 165 patients free eye drops.

Here is a summary of different diagnostic tests provided in the free medical camps;

Diagnostic test	number
HBV screening	49
HCV screening	49
Cholesterol test	25
Uric acid test	40
Ultrasound	36
BSR	65
Total	264

Most Common Diseases

Most of the patients who sought consultation were suffering from fever, cough, flu, chest congestion, weak eyesight, migraine, earache, toothache, abdominal pain, joint pain, uric acid, hepatitis, abdominal pain, stomach acidity, diarrhea, backache, seasonal allergies, UTI, high cholesterol, iron deficiency, and Vitamin D deficiency. 

Preventive Healthcare Session

One of our expert doctors held a preventive healthcare session for the attendees. The session focused on educating patients about controlling their weight and cholesterol levels to prevent high blood pressure. 

Impact 

The free medical camp made a difference in the lives of  421 deserving patients and their families. This camp was made possible due to the generous support of thousands of donors who share our mission of providing quality healthcare to underprivileged communities nationwide. Through this initiative, deserving patients received essential medical consultations, a wide range of diagnostic services, and valuable preventive healthcare guidance, all at no cost. By addressing the financial barriers that often prevent access to vital care, the camp empowered these families to prioritize their health and well-being, paving the way for a healthier future.

Medical Camp Team

The Sargodha medical camp team comprised 13 members: one supervisor,  four doctors (two males and two females),  one lab technician, a pharmacist, patient registrars, two crew members, one staff nurse, and a photographer.