We Brought Preventive Healthcare to the Needy in Okara

On 18th September 2024, Transparent Hands, with the collaboration of the Soorty Foundation, Pakistan Poverty Alleviation Fund (PPAF) and the Association for Gender Awareness and Human Empowerment (AGAHE), organized a free medical camp and preventive healthcare session at Rohela Teje Ka, Tehsil Depalpur, District Okara. The core objective of this camp was to provide quality healthcare to underprivileged communities.

Free Consultations, Medicines, and Diagnostic Tests

A total of 329 deserving patients received free consultations from our expert doctors. General check-ups, medicines, ultrasound scans, blood pressure check-ups, diabetes tests, uric acid tests, hepatitis B & C screenings, and cholesterol tests were provided free of cost. Here is a summary of different diagnostic tests provided at the free medical camp in Okara.

Diagnostic Tests Breakdown

Diagnostic test	Number of Tests
HBV screening	61
HCV screening	61
Cholesterol test	10
Uric acid test	31
BSR	90
TOTAL	253

Most Common Diseases Treated

The 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 the medical services, our proficient doctors delivered a preventive healthcare session to educate the attendees about the prevention and management of Hepatitis C. 

Impact

This free medical camp positively impacted the lives of 329 needy patients by addressing the healthcare challenges faced by the local population. Many residents in Okara lack access to regular medical services, making it difficult for them to receive timely treatments for their acute and chronic conditions. This camp provided a critical lifeline by offering free health check-ups, consultations, and medications to needy people.

Moreover, the residents were given the knowledge to adopt preventive healthcare practices for Hepatitis C. 

We would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to our generous donors, whose support made this camp possible. Together, we made a lasting difference in the lives of many, and we look forward to continuing this mission with your invaluable support.

Medical Camp Team

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

• 1 Supervisor
• 3 Doctors (2 Males, 1 Female)
• 1 Lab Technician
• 1 Pharmacist
• 2 Patient Registrars
• 2 Crew Members
• 1 Staff Nurse
• 1 Photographer
• 2 Volunteers