Give to Illuminate Lives at our Free Medical Camp in Karachi
Overview
Transparent Hands is taking the initiative to organise a free health camp and preventive healthcare session, aimed at providing essential medical support to the underprivileged community of Karachi. A dedicated team of doctors, nurses, and pharmacists will work together to deliver a comprehensive range of free healthcare services to deserving patients. By extending these vital services, we aim to make a positive impact on the lives of those who need them.
They will receive the following:
- Free Consultations
- First Aid
- Medicines
- Hepatitis B & C Screenings
- Blood Sugar Test
- Blood Pressure Checkup
- Uric Acid Test
- Cholesterol Test
- Free Registration for Patients Acquiring Surgeries and Medical Procedures
Challenges
Karachi faces a multitude of health challenges resulting from rapid population growth. The strain on healthcare infrastructure has led to overcrowded hospitals and restricted availability of quality medical care. Moreover, Karachi grapples with elevated rates of infectious diseases, including waterborne illnesses and communicable diseases. The prevalence of non-communicable diseases like diabetes and cardiovascular ailments is also increasing, underscoring the urgency for enhanced preventive healthcare initiatives. Addressing these pressing health concerns necessitates concerted efforts to improve healthcare infrastructure and implement effective disease prevention strategies.
Our Solution
With a dedicated focus on an underserved community, this medical camp is committed to addressing unique healthcare challenges. Its primary goal is to provide immediate medical assistance, diagnosis, and treatment to individuals who lack regular access to healthcare facilities.
The Medical Camp in Karachi will offer comprehensive general medical check-ups, diagnostic tests, and free medicines, while also emphasizing the significance of preventive measures and hygiene practices. By directly reaching out to the community, the camp aims to overcome barriers such as distance and limited accessibility.
Patients in need of surgeries or further treatments will be registered with Transparent Hands and referred to our network of hospitals. Your generous contribution to this cause can have a profound and positive impact on the lives of deserving patients in Karachi.
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Transparent Hands took a significant step towards providing accessible health care to underprivileged patients by organizing a free medical camp and preventive healthcare session. This took place on February 25, 2024, at Al-Ilm Schooling System in Khokhrapar No. 5, Malir, Karachi.
Free Consultations, Medicines, and Diagnostic Tests
A total of 576 deserving patients received free consultations with expert doctors. They were also provided with free medicines, diabetes tests, screenings for hepatitis B & C, hepatitis B vaccinations, malaria tests, cholesterol checkups, blood pressure checkups, and a total of 72 diagnostic tests, all at no cost.
Preventive Healthcare Session
One of our expert doctors conducted a preventive healthcare session by emphasizing the importance of practicing good hygiene, which is crucial for maintaining overall good health.
Diseases and Treatments
Most of the patients who sought consultation were suffering from fever, sore throat, cough, flu, toothache, earache, chest congestion, skin rashes/infection, high blood pressure, hepatitis C, muscle stiffness, mouth blisters, heartburn, feet numbness, diarrhea, abdominal pain, diabetes, and body pain.
Impact
The impact of the free medical camp in Karachi resonated deeply with 576 deserving patients and their families, providing them with a lifeline to essential healthcare services that would have otherwise been out of reach due to financial constraints. By offering free medical consultations and diagnostic tests, the camp effectively addressed the immediate healthcare needs of the patients, leaving a lasting positive impact.
Furthermore, the camp went beyond mere medical care by conducting preventive healthcare sessions that proved to be invaluable. These sessions played a pivotal role in raising awareness among attendees, empowering them to prioritize their health and take proactive measures to prevent medical conditions.
The unwavering support of thousands of donors amplifies the transformative impact of Transparent Hands' mission to extend quality healthcare to impoverished, remote, and rural regions of the country.
Medical Camp Team
The Karachi medical camp team consisted of 16 members, including 1 supervisor, 4 doctors (2 males & 2 females), 1 staff nurse, 2 lab technicians, 3 pharmacists, 4 patient registrars, and 1 photographer.