We Changed Lives with Free Healthcare in Laspur, Chitral

Transparent Hands, with the support of Pakistan Poverty Alleviation Fund (PPAF),HUJRA and other Donors, organized a free medical camp and preventive healthcare session in Raman Laspur, Upper Chitral, KPK, on May 8, 2025. The primary objective of this camp was to provide essential medical assistance to the underprivileged community of Laspur.

Free Consultations, Medicines, and Diagnostic Tests:

A total of 335 deserving patients received free consultations from expert doctors. Besides medical consultations, the patients were provided with free medicines and underwent various diagnostic tests, including:

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

Diagnostic Tests Breakdown

Diagnostic Test	Number of Tests
HBV screening	6
HCV screening	6
Cholesterol test	19
Uric acid test	26
BSR	90
TOTAL	147

Most Common Health-Related Issues

At the free medical camp, numerous patients received checkups and medicines for the following health concerns:

•         Back Pain, Foot Pain
•         Headache, Ear Pain
•         Stomach Issues
•         Hypertension
•         Cough, Flu
•         Renal issues, Gastroenteritis
•         Diabetes
•         Scabies
•         Asthma

Preventive Healthcare Session

At the camp, one of our expert doctors held a preventive healthcare session to educate the attendees about Hypertension. The doctors discussed various aspects of the disease.

Impact

This free medical camp made a meaningful impact on the lives of 335 deserving patients in Laspur, Chitral. It is an underserved area where many people are unable to afford essential medical treatments and often have to travel to other cities to access medical care. At this camp, numerous patients benefited from free medical services, and many of their health issues were addressed. Our doctors observed that high blood pressure was a common concern among the residents. In response, they conducted a preventive healthcare session on hypertension and educated attendees on effective management strategies. The residents were grateful to receive free consultations, lab tests, and medicines. They expressed heartfelt thanks for your support in bringing this camp to their area. Your generosity and kindness truly changed their lives. 

Medical Camp Team

The medical camp was managed by a dedicated team of 15 members, including:

•         1 Camp Manager
•         5 Doctors (2 Males, 3 Females)
•         1 Lab Technician
•         1 Pharmacist
•         3 Crew Members
•         2 Patient registrars
•         1 Staff Nurse
•         1 Photographer