Change Many Lives Through a Free Medical Camp in Bahawalpur
Transparent Hands is setting up a free medical camp in Bahawalpur to provide essential healthcare to deserving patients. Through this camp, we aim to reduce the prevalence of common diseases and improve the quality of health of many underprivileged individuals. Bahawalpur is known for its cultural heritage, but unfortunately, the region lacks adequate medical facilities. We will provide free check-ups, medications, and diagnostic tests to a large number of deserving patients.
Challenges in Bahawalpur
Despite Bahawalpur’s status as a major city in Pakistan, many of its residents are unable to access quality healthcare. The shortage of proper and affordable medical facilities leaves many residents without access to on-time medical interventions. The delayed treatments mean that minor health issues can turn into potentially complicated ones.
The people of Bahawalpur suffer from a wide range of diseases such as upper respiratory tract infections, scabies, and peptic ulcer diseases. Several non-communicable diseases like stroke, diabetes, and hypertension are also common. These health issues highlight the need for comprehensive medical care in Bahawalpur.
Solution
To address these health challenges and uplift the low-income and vulnerable communities, we are going to arrange a medical camp in Bahawalpur. By bringing essential medical services to these communities, our camp will play a vital role in improving the health outcomes of Bahawalpur’s residents. Our dedicated medical team of doctors, nurses, lab technicians, pharmacists, and volunteers will offer the following free healthcare services at the camp.
· General Check-Ups
· Gynecology Check-Ups
· Blood Pressure Check-Ups
· Cholesterol Tests
· Hepatitis B & C Screenings
· Uric Acid Tests
· BSR (Blood Sugar) Tests
· Ultrasound Scans
· Preventive Healthcare Session
· Deserving Surgical/Medical procedure cases will be registered
Preventive Healthcare Session
To raise awareness among the attendees regarding one of the common health issues, our team of doctors will hold a preventive healthcare session. It will give them the knowledge to improve their health. Moreover, it will reduce the prevalence of common diseases and promote a culture of wellness in Bahawalpur.
Make an Impact in Bahawalpur Medical Camp
This medical camp will cater to the health needs of the diverse community of Bahawalpur, and your support matters. By contributing as much as you can, you will help us in transforming the lives of hundreds of needy patients. Come forward and donate to heal lives in Bahawalpur.
Transparent Hands, with the sponsorship of Packages Foundation, organized a free medical camp and preventive healthcare session at Bulleh Shah Packaging, Kulab, AhmedPur East, Bahawalpur on 26th September 2024. The primary objective of this camp was to provide essential medical assistance to the underserved communities in Bahawalpur.
Free Consultations, Medicines, and Diagnostic Tests:
A total of 329 deserving patients received free consultations from our expert doctors. General check-ups, medicines, blood pressure check-ups, ultrasound scans, diabetes tests, uric acid tests, hepatitis B & C screenings, and cholesterol tests were provided free of cost. Here is a summary of the different diagnostic tests provided at the free medical camp in Bahawalpur.
Diagnostic Tests Breakdown
Diagnostic test | Number of Tests |
HBV screening | 73 |
HCV screening | 73 |
Cholesterol test | 3 |
Uric acid test | 20 |
BSR | 84 |
Ultrasound | 14 |
TOTAL | 267 |
Most Common Diseases Treated
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
Aside from medical services, our expert doctors held a preventive healthcare session to educate the attendees about the prevention and management of gastric issues.
Impact
This free medical camp had a significant impact on the lives of 329 deserving patients. In Bahawalpur, many needy patients were unable to access essential medical interventions due to limited financial resources. This camp catered to the health needs of the diverse community. We helped the patients with timely medical treatments, preventing their diseases from becoming worse. Moreover, the residents were empowered with the knowledge to take proactive measures for their gastrointestinal issues, thus improving their quality of life.
Through this initiative, we made a lasting impact, ensuring better health outcomes for the people of Bahawalpur, and emphasizing the critical role of accessible healthcare in underserved communities.
Medical Camp Team
The medical camp was supported by a dedicated team of 14 members, including:
- 2 Supervisors
- 3 Doctors (2 Males, 1 Female)
- 1 Lab Technician
- 1 Pharmacist
- 3 Patient Registrars & Crew Members
- 1 Staff Nurse
- 1 Photographer
- 2 Volunteers
Packages Foundation
Donated: $ 1,409.44