We Supported Needy Patients with Timely Medical Care in Okara

Transparent Hands organized a free medical camp and preventive healthcare session at Union Council Attari, District Okara, with the support of the Pakistan Poverty Alleviation Fund (PPAF), the Association for Gender Awareness & Human Empowerment (AGAHE), and other donors on August 15, 2025. This camp ensured access to quality healthcare services and promoted well-being in alignment with UN SDG 3.

Free Consultations, Medicines, and Diagnostic Tests

A total of 305 deserving patients received free consultations from our expert doctors. Along with consultations, the patients received 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	29
HCV screening	29
Cholesterol test	15
Uric acid test	33
BSR	99
TOTAL	205

Common Health-Related Issues

The patients visited the camp with a wide range of symptoms and illnesses, including:

•         Upper Respiratory Tract Infections (URTI)
•         Hyperuricemia
•         Gastritis
•         Scabies
•         Skin Allergies
•         Hypertension
•         Diabetes Mellitus
•         Body Pain, Myalgia
•         Arthritis
•         Hyperthyroidism, Hypothyroidism
•         Anemia
•         Migraine, Headache
•         Gastrointestinal Infections

Registration of Surgical Cases

During the camp, two patients were identified who required surgical treatments. Depending on their medical and financial evaluations, Transparent Hands may register them for further treatment at one of our panel hospitals.

Preventive Healthcare Session

Alongside the medical services, one of our expert doctors delivered a preventive healthcare session focused on Hyperuricemia and Scabies.

Impact

The free medical camp in Okara made a remarkable difference in the lives of 305 needy patients. Through this camp, they received free consultations, diagnostic tests, and medicines. The camp enabled the early detection of diseases, helping patients begin treatment before their conditions worsened. By addressing their health conditions, this camp played a significant role in making healthcare accessible to underprivileged communities in Okara.

The residents of Okara are grateful to you for your generous contributions. You truly changed their lives.

Medical Camp Team

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

•         1 Camp Manager
•         1 Camp Coordinator
•         4 Doctors (2 Males, 2 Females)
•         1 Lab Technician
•         1 Pharmacist
•         5 Crew Members & Patient Registrars
•         2 Staff Nurses
•         1 Photographer