Transparent Hands recently organized a free medical camp and preventive healthcare session to improve maternal and child health in Karachi. It was held on January 20, 2025, at Ramzan Lasi Goth Community Center, Near Momin Masjid Chaman Colony, Khokhropar No 5, Malir, Karachi. The medical camp played a key role in empowering mothers and children and brought Pakistan one step closer to achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). 

Services Provided

A total of 714 deserving mothers and children received free consultations from our specialists, including a gynecologist, a child specialist, a nutritionist, and an opthalmologist. Along with gynecological, and nutritional assessments and consultations, the patients were provided with free medicines and received various medical services including:

•         Nutritional screenings for children
•         BMI calculation
•         Ultrasound scans for women
•         Consultations with a pediatrician 
•         Gynecological check-ups for women
•         Eye Checkups
•         Eyeglasses
•         Blood sugar tests
•         Hemoglobin Tests
•         Hepatitis Screenings
•         Blood Pressure check-ups

 Diagnostic Tests Breakdown

Diagnostic test	Number of Tests
HBV screening	07
HCV screening	04
Hemoglobin Tests / CBC	43
BMI test	19
BSR	20
Ultrasound Scans	25
Uric Acid	01
Cholesterol	02
TOTAL	121

 

Most Common Diseases Treated

At the free medical camp, patients received consultations for a variety of diseases, including but not limited to:

•         Fever, cough, flu, and chest congestion
•         Seasonal allergies and scabies
•         Pregnancy-related issues
•         Gynecological issues
•         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 healthy diet and personal hygiene. Attendees were encouraged to make valuable decisions about their health and well-being.

Impact

This free medical camp made a significant impact on the lives of 714 deserving patients and their families. Our recently launched mother and child initiative is aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, particularly SDG 3, which focuses on ensuring healthy lives and promoting well-being for all at all ages. In Karachi, many children belonging to low-income areas were suffering from malnutrition, recurring infections, and undiagnosed illnesses. At the same time, mothers struggled with pregnancy complications, anemia, and a lack of access to gynecological care. We addressed these crucial healthcare needs by providing free consultations, nutritional assessments, medicines, as well as diagnostic tests and delivered timely medical interventions. 

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to you for making all this possible. Your generous contributions ensured that we continue to bring quality healthcare to deserving patients. Together, we are creating a meaningful difference.

Medical Camp Team

The medical camp was managed by a dedicated team of 22 members, including:

•         1 Supervisor
•         1 Pediatrician
•         1 Gynecologist
•         1 Nutritionist
•         1 Medical Officer
•         1 Sonologist
•         2 Ophthalmologists
•         2 Lab Technicians
•         2 Pharmacists
•         1 Crew Member
•         1 Photographer
•         8 Volunteers