Extending Essential Medical Care to the Needy in Okara
Transparent Hands plans to organize a free medical camp in Okara, a city known for its thriving agriculture and dairy industry. Located in Punjab, Okara plays a vital role in Pakistan’s food production, yet many of its residents face significant barriers to healthcare. Limited medical facilities and lack of awareness often prevent people from receiving timely medical attention. By providing free consultations, lab tests, ultrasound scans, and medicines to needy patients, we aim to make healthcare accessible to deserving patients in Okara.
Challenges
Okara’s residents face difficulty accessing timely and affordable healthcare. The local hospitals are often overwhelmed and the high costs of treatments at private hospitals put them beyond the reach of the underprivileged. Many residents are unable to access medical care, resulting in worsening health conditions and a high prevalence of treatable illnesses.
Diarrhea and malaria are among the most frequently reported diseases in Okara.
Solution
In response to these challenges, Transparent Hands is setting up a free medical camp to deliver much-needed healthcare to the people of Okara. By delivering these services, Transparent Hands aims to make sure that the underprivileged community of Okara receives essential medical care. A skilled team, including doctors and nurses, will be available to provide free consultations, diagnostic tests, and medicines at no cost.
The following medical services will be available at the camp in Okara.
· 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
To help the community adopt healthier practices, a preventive healthcare session will be conducted at the camp. This session will focus on addressing one of the region’s common health concerns.
This camp will bring essential medical services to those in need, contributing to a healthier and stronger community.
Transparent Hands, with the sponsorship of Packages Foundation, organized a free medical camp and preventive healthcare session at Nawab Palace Marriage Hall, Okara. The primary objective of this camp held on February 21, 2025, was to provide essential medical assistance to the underprivileged community of Okara.
Free Consultations, Medicines, and Diagnostic Tests:
A total of 356 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
- Ultrasound scans
Diagnostic Tests Breakdown
| Diagnostic Test | Number of Tests |
| HBV screening | 18 |
| HCV screening | 18 |
| Cholesterol test | 15 |
| Uric acid test | 12 |
| BSR | 44 |
| TOTAL | 117 |
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 hypertension.
Impact
This free medical camp made a significant impact on the lives of 356 deserving patients. It brought quality healthcare to underprivileged individuals who struggled to access medical treatment. The camp provided free check-ups, essential medications, and diagnostic tests, ensuring that patients received timely medical attention. Many individuals who had been suffering due to financial constraints, were able to consult experienced doctors and gain valuable health advice.
Families benefited from a preventive healthcare session that focused on the importance of hygiene and sanitation, enabling them to make informed health decisions. Through this initiative, numerous lives were positively impacted.
Medical Camp Team
The medical camp was managed by a dedicated team of 15 members, including:
- 1 Supervisor
- 4 Doctors (2 Males, 2 Females)
- 1 Lab Technician
- 1 Pharmacist
- 5 Crew Members
- 2 Staff Nurses
- 1 Photographer
Packages Foundation
Donated: $ 1,118.27
