On 6th September 2024, Transparent Hands organized a free medical camp and preventive healthcare session at Waldain Memorial Eye Hospital, Daiwal, Tehsil Sohawa, District Jhelum. The primary objective of this camp was to provide essential medical assistance to the underserved communities in Jhelum, ensuring they receive timely treatments for their health issues.

Free Consultations, Medicines, and Diagnostic Tests

A total of 279 deserving patients received free consultations from our expert doctors. Medicines, blood pressure check-ups, ultrasound scans, diabetes tests, uric acid tests, hepatitis B & C screenings, and cholesterol tests were provided free of charge. Here is a summary of the different diagnostic tests provided at the free medical camp.

Diagnostic Tests Breakdown

Diagnostic test	Number of Tests
HBV screening	17
HCV screening	17
Cholesterol test	22
Uric acid test	26
Ultrasound	14
BSR	87
TOTAL	183

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 expert doctors delivered a preventive healthcare session to educate the attendees about the prevention and management of Diabetes.

Impact                                        

This free medical camp had a profound impact on the lives of 279 deserving patients and their families. By providing free consultations, medicines, and diagnostic tests, we addressed the immediate healthcare needs of the communities in Jhelum. Through this camp, we ensured that needy patients received quality healthcare services that would otherwise be inaccessible to them due to their financial constraints. Moreover, a preventive healthcare session played a vital role in educating individuals and providing valuable information about one of the prevalent health issues in Jhelum.

The success of this camp was made possible through the generous support of donors, whose contributions continue to fuel our mission of providing healthcare to underprivileged people. We extend our deepest gratitude for your generous support.

Medical Camp Team

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

• 1 Supervisor
• 4 Doctors (2 males, 2 females)
• 1 Lab Technician
• 1 Pharmacist
• 4 Patient Registrars
• 2 Crew Members
• 1 Staff Nurse
• 1 Photographer