We Brought Preventive Healthcare to the Needy in Bahawalnagar

Transparent Hands, with the sponsorship of Packages Group, organized a free medical camp and preventive healthcare session at Khichi Wala, Tehsil Fort Abbas, District Bahawalnagar. The primary objective of this camp held on November 13, 2024, was to provide essential medical services to the underserved community in Bahawalnagar.

Free Consultations, Medicines, and Diagnostic Tests

A total of 314 deserving patients received free consultations from our expert doctors.  Besides consultations, the patients received free medicines and underwent various diagnostic tests including:

•         Blood pressure checkups
•         Ultrasound scans
•         Diabetes tests
•         Uric acid tests
•         Hepatitis B and C screenings
•         Cholesterol tests

Diagnostic Tests Breakdown

Diagnostic test	Number of Tests
HBV screening	30
HCV screening	30
Cholesterol test	3
Uric acid test	27
BSR	73
Ultrasound	7
TOTAL	170

Most Common Diseases

The patients received consultations for a variety of diseases, including but not limited to:

•         Asthma, backache, and joint pain
•         Migraine and kidney problems
•         Fever, cough, flu, and chest congestion
•         Seasonal allergies and scabies
•         Diabetes and high blood pressure
•         Abdominal pain, diarrhea, and acidity

Preventive Healthcare Session

In addition to the medical services, our expert doctors held a preventive healthcare session to educate the attendees about Diabetes. The doctors discussed various aspects of the disease.

Impact

This free medical camp made a substantial impact on the lives of 314 deserving patients and their families. Bahawalnagar is a small city with limited healthcare facilities. This camp facilitated individuals with free consultations, lab tests, medicines, and treatments which contributed to their health and well-being. This camp not only addressed critical health concerns but also ensured a long-term commitment to wellness.

Moreover, the preventive healthcare session provided the residents with the knowledge to adopt precautionary measures for diabetes. Overall, this camp served as a lifeline, ensuring the residents received the much-needed medical attention.

Medical Camp Team

The medical camp was managed by a dedicated team of 14 members, including:

•         1 Supervisor
•         5 Doctors (3 Males, 2 Females)
•         1 Lab Technician
•         1 Pharmacist
•         3 Crew Members
•         2 Staff Nurse
•         1 Photographer