Let’s Improve Maternal and Child Health in Kasur
Transparent Hands is organizing a free medical camp in Kasur under its mother and child healthcare initiative. This initiative is focused on providing essential treatments to needy mothers and children who lack access to basic healthcare services. Many needy patients in Kasur suffer from treatable diseases due to poverty and limited medical resources. Therefore, we’re empowering mothers and children in the area with essential healthcare services.
Challenges
A large number of mothers and children in Kasur experience health issues because they are unable to access essential treatments due to financial hardships and other reasons. The lack of awareness about common health issues and preventive measures also contributes to their suffering. Women often face gynecological conditions, while children suffer from malnutrition, anemia, and growth-related problems. These challenges are further exacerbated by a lack of regular check-ups, leaving the community at risk of severe complications.
The Infant Mortality Rate (IMR) in Kasur is reported at 48.7 per 1000 live births. Moreover, the Maternal Mortality Rate (MMR) in the district stands at 140 per 100,000, highlighting the risks associated with childbirth in the area.
Solution
To address these health concerns, a free medical camp will be organized for mothers and children in Kasur. The camp will offer the following services:
– Nutritional screening for children
– BMI calculation
– Consultations with pediatricians
– Ultrasound scans for women
– Gynecological check-ups for women
– Blood sugar tests
– Hemoglobin Tests
– Blood Pressure checkups
– Preventive healthcare session on Nutrition
In addition, our medical team will also distribute nutritional supplements among the patients and attendees. Transparent Hands will also register the cases of those who require further treatments and they will receive surgical or medical care at one of our panel hospitals.
Preventive Healthcare Session
A preventive healthcare session on nutrition will be held by our expert doctors as part of the free medical camp. This session will educate mothers about the importance of a balanced diet and proper nutrition. By equipping families with this knowledge, the camp aims to improve the overall well-being of families and communities.
Your Role in Changing Lives
This initiative is a step towards ensuring a healthier future for Kasur’s mothers and children. By providing free healthcare services and education, Transparent Hands aims to reduce the prevalence of preventable diseases and improve the community’s overall well-being. However, this effort relies on your support to succeed.
Your generous contributions can help us deliver high-quality healthcare to the most deserving patients in Kasur. Join us in this mission to bring hope and healing to the underserved families.
Under Transparent Hands’ mother and child healthcare initiative, we recently organized a free medical camp and preventive healthcare session to improve maternal and child health in Kasur. The medical camp was held at Malik Brothers Dera, Near Church, Sirhali Road, Mustafa Abad, Lalyani, Kasur, on January 6, 2025. This initiative addressed many healthcare needs of underserved communities, ensuring mothers and children receive essential medical care and nutritional guidance.
Free Consultations with Specialists, Medicines, and Diagnostic Tests
Mothers and children received free consultations from our specialists, including a gynecologist, a child specialist, and a nutritionist.
A total of 367 deserving patients benefited from free healthcare services provided by our expert doctors. These included gynecological and nutritional assessments, as well as general medical evaluations. The patients also received free medicines and underwent various diagnostic tests, including:
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- Nutritional screening for children
- BMI calculation
- Ultrasound scans for women
- Consultations with a pediatrician
- Gynecological check-ups for women
- Blood sugar tests
- Hemoglobin Tests
- Hepatitis Screening
- Blood Pressure check-ups
Diagnostic Tests Breakdown
| Diagnostic test | Number of Tests |
| HBV screening | 20 |
| HCV screening | 20 |
| Hemoglobin Tests | 22 |
| BMI test | 18 |
| BSR | 29 |
| Ultrasound scans | 14 |
| TOTAL | 121 |
Most Common Diseases
During this free medical camp for mothers and children, the patients were treated for a range of conditions, including:
- Pregnancy-related issues
- Gynecological concerns
- Diabetes and high blood pressure
- Abdominal pain, diarrhea, and acidity
- Fever, cough, flu, and chest congestion
- Seasonal allergies and scabies
Preventive Healthcare Session
A preventive healthcare session was also held by our expert doctors to educate attendees about Anemia, particularly its impact on maternal and child health. The session covered symptoms, preventive measures, and the importance of proper nutrition for treating anemia. Attendees were encouraged to improve their health through regular check-ups and balanced diets.
Impact
This free medical camp had a significant impact on the lives of 367 deserving individuals in Kasur, particularly mothers, and children who had been facing challenges in accessing essential healthcare services. By providing free consultations, medicines, and diagnostic tests, the camp addressed critical healthcare gaps. Children received timely screenings and consultations to prevent illnesses, while mothers gained vital insights into managing their health. Besides this, the preventive healthcare session raised awareness about anemia and how to overcome it. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to you for your generous support. Together, we are making a lasting difference.
Medical Camp Team
The camp was managed by a team of 16 dedicated members, including:
- 1 Supervisor
- 1 Pediatrician
- 1 Gynecologist
- 1 Nutritionist
- 1 Medical Officer
- 1 Lab Technician
- 1 Pharmacist
- 2 Crew Members
- 2 Staff Nurses
- 1 Photographer
- 4 Volunteers
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