Transparent Hands, with the collaboration of the Pakistan Poverty Alleviation Fund (PPAF), Innovative Development Organization (IDO), and the generous support of Soorty Foundation, recently held a free medical camp and preventive healthcare session to provide quality healthcare to underprivileged patients. The free medical camp was held on November 19, 2024, at Primary School, Killi Sardar Satakzai, Union Council, Quetta.

Free Consultations, Medicines, and Diagnostic Tests

A total of 460 needy patients received free consultations from our expert doctors. Medicines, general check-ups, blood pressure check-ups, diabetes tests, uric acid tests, hepatitis B & C screenings, and cholesterol tests were provided free of charge. Here is a summary of different diagnostic tests provided at the free medical camp in Quetta.

Diagnostic test	Number of Tests
HBV screening	13
HCV screening	13
Cholesterol test	05
Uric acid test	06
BSR	22
TOTAL	59

Diseases and Treatments

At the free medical camp, most of the patients who received consultations were suffering from flu, diabetes, body pains, cough, skin allergies, scabies, fever, and stomach issues. Free medicines were given to a large number of impoverished patients.

Preventive Healthcare Session

Our expert doctors held a preventive healthcare session for the attendees at the free medical camp. The session focused on the prevention and management of Scabies.

Impact

The free medical camp made a difference in the lives of 460 needy patients and their families. In Quetta, our medical camp successfully reached a diverse audience, providing essential healthcare services. The camp offered free consultations that addressed various health concerns, promoting a sense of security and well-being among attendees. Moreover, patients were provided with medicines as well as diagnostic tests which benefited them a lot.

A preventive healthcare session focused on Scabies played a crucial role in equipping the community with knowledge about healthy practices and lifestyle choices. This endeavor inspired them to prioritize their health and seek regular check-ups.

This medical camp was successful just because of your generous support. We are thankful to you for contributing to the well-being of the needy in Quetta.

Medical Camp Team

The medical camp team consisted of 15 members, including two supervisors, 3 doctors (two males and one female), 2 lab technicians, 2 pharmacists, 4 patient registrars, 1 photographer, and 1 driver.