We Extended Preventive Healthcare to Needy Patients in Jhang

Transparent Hands, with the sponsorship of Packages Foundation, organized a free medical camp and preventive healthcare session at Bulleh Shah Biomass Purchase Center, Bhakkar Road, Jhang, on September 16, 2025. The primary objective of this camp was to provide essential medical assistance to the underserved community of Jhang.

Free Consultations, Medicines, and Diagnostic Tests:A total of 330 deserving patients received free consultations from our expert doctors. Along with medical consultations, the patients were provided with free medicines and underwent various diagnostic tests, including:

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

Diagnostic Tests Breakdown

Diagnostic test	Number of tests
HBV screening	22
HCV screening	22
Uric Acid Tests	21
Cholesterol Tests	08
BSR	41
Ultrasound Scans	28
TOTAL	142

Common Health-Related Issues

Patients received consultations for a variety of health-related issues, including but not limited to:

• Fever, Cough
• Chest infections
• Hypertension (High Blood Pressure)
• Diabetes
• Hepatitis C
• Arthritis
• GERD
• Skin allergies
• Anemia
• Headache
• Abdominal pain
• Fatigue
• Gynecological problems

Identification of Surgical Cases

During the camp, three patients were identified who required surgical procedures. Depending on the detailed medical and financial evaluation, Transparent Hands may register them for further treatment at one of our panel hospitals. 

Preventive Healthcare SessionIn addition to the medical services, one of our expert doctors held a preventive healthcare session to educate the attendees about Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD).

Impact

The camp made a meaningful impact on the lives of 330 deserving patients. For many families in Jhang, daily life had become difficult due to the prevalence of health issues and the absence of affordable treatment options. The constant worry about health had left many feeling hopeless. This camp enabled them to seek timely medical advice, receive medicines, and undergo essential tests free of cost. The consultations helped them understand their conditions better, while the treatments provided relief from their suffering.

Medical Camp TeamThe medical camp was managed by a dedicated team of 15 members, including:

• 1 Camp Manager
• 4 Doctors (1 Male, 3 Females)
• 1 Lab Technician
• 1 Pharmacist
• 5 Crew Members & Patient registrars
• 2 Staff Nurses
• 1 Photographer