Your Support Positively Impacted the Lives of Need Patients in Lower Chitral

Transparent Hands, with the support of Pakistan Poverty Alleviation Fund (PPAF), Global Alliance Against Poverty (GAAP) and other Donors, organized a free medical camp and preventive healthcare session in Union Council Ayun, District Lower Chitral, KPK. Audiological consultations were also provided with the support of Starkey. The primary objective of this camp, held on June 19, 2025, was to provide essential medical assistance to the low-income community in Lower Chitral.

Free Consultations, Medicines, and Diagnostic Tests:

A total of 473 deserving patients received free consultations from expert doctors. Along with medical consultations, the patients were provided with free medicines and various healthcare and diagnostic services, including:

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

Diagnostic Tests Breakdown

Diagnostic test	Number of Tests
HBV screening	34
HCV screening	34
Cholesterol test	22
Uric acid test	37
BSR	51
TOTAL	178

Most Common Health-Related Issues

Patients received consultations and medicines for:

•         Kidney problem
•         Back pain, arm pain
•         Chest pain, Headache
•         Diabetes
•         Sore throat
•         Stunted growth
•         Toothache, Oral infection
•         Liver disease
•         Hearing issues
•         Typhoid
•         Constipation
•         Dizziness

Preventive Healthcare Session

In addition to the medical services, one of our expert doctors held a preventive healthcare session to educate the attendees about Scabies.

Identification of Surgical Cases

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

Impact

This free medical camp had a significant impact on the lives of 473 deserving patients and their families. This camp brought comfort to many deserving patients who had been struggling with their health issues because they couldn’t afford proper medical attention. People finally received the opportunity to consult qualified doctors and receive proper medical care.

By providing essential check-ups and necessary treatments at no cost, this camp brought new hope and comfort to needy patients. Such initiatives create a lasting positive impact, creating healthier, happier communities. We sincerely thank the kind-hearted donors whose invaluable contributions made this effort possible. You helped us bring health and peace of mind to so many deserving people in Lower Chitral.

Medical Camp Team

The medical camp was managed by a dedicated team of 17 members, including:

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