Let’s Improve Access to Preventive Healthcare in Kasur
Transparent Hands is setting up a free medical camp to heal lives in Kasur, Pakistan. We are dedicated to our mission of improving access to healthcare for underserved communities. Kasur, a city known for its historical significance, faces numerous challenges in providing adequate medical care to its residents. Through this medical camp, we aim to fill the gap in healthcare services, offering much-needed medical support to the people of Kasur and ensuring they have access to the medical care they deserve.
Challenges in Kasur
Common health issues faced by the residents of Kasur are respiratory illnesses, water-borne diseases, and many joint and bone diseases. Maternal and child health is also a significant concern, with inadequate prenatal and postnatal care available to women in the region.
The residents of Kasur are suffering from a lack of sufficient healthcare facilities. The city has a few hospitals and clinics which are often overwhelmed with patients, leaving many residents without timely access to medical attention. This shortage of medical resources leads to prolonged suffering and untreated health conditions that could otherwise be managed with proper care.
Solution
Our upcoming medical camp will provide vital healthcare services to the people of Kasur, offering a wide range of healthcare services at no cost. Hundreds of patients suffering from treatable diseases will access quality healthcare.
Our team of skilled doctors, nurses, lab technicians, and volunteers will provide check-ups, diagnostic tests, and medications to needy patients. The following free healthcare services will be provided 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 educate the community regarding one of the prevalent health issues in Kasur, our doctors will deliver a preventive healthcare session. By raising awareness and providing necessary health information, we aim to reduce the prevalence of treatable illnesses and encourage healthy living within the community.
Support Us
This medical camp in Kasur is a vital initiative, but we cannot do it alone. We need your support to make it happen. Your donations provide essential medical care to those who need it most in Kasur. Every donation, big or small, will help us bring healthcare to the impoverished individuals in Kasur.
Transparent Hands, with the sponsorship of Packages Foundation, recently organized a free medical camp and preventive healthcare session on 24th September 2024. The camp was held at Bulleh Shah Packaging, Kot Radha Kishan, Kasur. The primary objective of this camp was to provide essential medical assistance to the underserved community.
Healthcare Services Provided
A total of 398 deserving patients received free consultations from our expert doctors. Along with consultations, the patients were provided with medicines, blood pressure check-ups, ultrasound scans, diabetes tests, uric acid tests, hepatitis B & C screenings, and cholesterol tests free of cost.
Diagnostic Tests Breakdown
Diagnostic test | Number of Tests |
HBV screening | 10 |
HCV screening | 10 |
Cholesterol test | 03 |
Uric acid test | 20 |
BSR | 51 |
Ultrasound | 15 |
TOTAL | 109 |
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
In addition to the medical services, 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 398 deserving patients and their families. By providing free consultations, medicines, and diagnostic tests, we provided immediate access to healthcare to deserving individuals. By addressing the health needs of the residents and providing education, this medical camp played a vital role in improving the health and well-being of the underserved population in Kasur.
Moreover, this camp helped identify untreated health conditions and raise awareness by delivering a preventive healthcare session. It empowered individuals to take proactive measures for their health, reducing the risk of hypertension. This initiative not only improved the health of individuals but also strengthened the community's understanding of maintaining long-term wellness.
Medical Camp Team
The medical camp was supported by a dedicated team of 19 members, including:
- 1 Supervisor
- 4 Doctors (2 Males, 2 Females)
- 1 Lab Technician
- 1 Pharmacist
- 3 Patient Registrars and Crew Members
- 1 Staff Nurse
- 1 Photographer
- 7 Volunteers
Packages Foundation
Donated: $ 1,136.93