Deserving Patients in Mianwali Await Preventive Healthcare
Transparent Hands is going to organize a free medical camp to provide quality healthcare to deserving patients in Mianwali. It is a small city and for many of its residents, the decision between paying for healthcare and meeting other basic needs leaves their health issues untreated. We plan to positively change their lives by making healthcare accessible to them. They will receive free examinations, consultations, lab tests, ultrasound scans as well as treatments.
Challenges:
Inadequate health systems, crowded public hospitals, and long wait times prevent many residents of Minawali from receiving timely medical care. A lack of health education further worsens the issue, as many people are unaware of the importance of preventive care, resulting in delayed treatment and deteriorating health conditions.
The most frequently reported diseases in Mianwali include diarrhea, gastrointestinal issues, and various respiratory infections. These diseases are prevalent, particularly among vulnerable populations, including children. Malaria is a significant public health issue in Mianwali, being one of the most commonly reported infectious diseases in the region.
Solution:
To address these health challenges faced by the impoverished community of Mianwali, Transparent Hands is planning to organize a free medical camp where numerous individuals will receive preventive healthcare. This camp will help in identifying and treating medical conditions early, reducing complications, and improving health outcomes. We will provide the following free medical services at the free medical camp in Mianwali.
· General Check-Ups
· Gynecology Check-Ups
· Blood Pressure Check-Ups
· Hepatitis B & C Screenings
· Ultrasound Scans
· Uric Acid Tests
· Cholesterol Tests
· BSR (Blood Sugar) Tests
· Preventive Healthcare Session
· Deserving Surgical/Medical procedure cases will be registered
Preventive Healthcare Session:
A preventive healthcare session at the free medical camp in Mianwali will empower low-income communities by providing them with essential health knowledge. This session will enable them to take charge of their health and well-being.
Transparent Hands, with the sponsorship of Packages Foundation, recently organized a free medical camp and preventive healthcare session at Bulleh Shah Packaging Centre, Piplan, District Mianwali. The primary objective of this camp held on December 19, 2024, was to provide essential medical assistance to the needy in Mianwali.
Free Consultations, Medicines, and Diagnostic Tests
A total of 330 deserving patients received free consultations from our expert doctors. Along with consultations, the patients were provided with 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 | 18 |
| HCV screening | 15 |
| Uric acid test | 8 |
| BSR | 37 |
| TOTAL | 78 |
Most Common Diseases
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, one of our expert doctors held a preventive healthcare session to educate the attendees about the prevention and management of Hypertension.
Impact
This free medical camp made a significant impact on the lives of 330 deserving patients and their families. Many patients received free consultations, essential medicines, and diagnostic tests, addressing essential health needs effectively. Essential medicines were distributed at no cost, while free diagnostic services facilitated early disease detection and timely treatments.
Additionally, the camp included a preventive healthcare session that educated attendees about hypertension.
Overall, this camp successfully played a part in bridging the gaps in access to healthcare in Mianwali.
Medical Camp Team
The medical camp was managed by a dedicated team of 13 members, including:
- 1 Supervisor
- 4 Doctors (2 Males, 2 Females)
- 1 Lab Technician
- 1 Pharmacist
- 3 Patient Registrars & Crew Members
- 2 Staff Nurses
- 1 Photographer
Packages Foundation
Donated: $ 1,127.74
