Make an Impact in Okara with Free Healthcare

Transparent Hands is arranging another free medical camp and preventive healthcare session in Okara to provide essential medical services to communities facing health challenges. Despite being an agriculturally rich district, Okara lacks accessible and affordable healthcare for its residents. Many needy patients in the area are unable to access essential treatments due to financial constraints. This upcoming medical camp is aimed at addressing these gaps and improving the overall well-being of the local population.

Challenges
In Okara, overburdened public hospitals, inadequate facilities, and expensive treatments, make it incredibly difficult for people to access basic medical care. The lack of regular health screenings and awareness further contributes to late diagnoses and complications. These healthcare barriers have left a significant portion of the population vulnerable to avoidable health risks.
According to a report by the National Institute of Health (NIH), common diseases in Okara include diarrhea, malaria, upper respiratory tract infections, typhoid, and tuberculosis.

Solution
To address these healthcare issues, Transparent Hands is organizing a free medical camp in Okara. Through this initiative, we aim to reach the most deserving individuals who cannot afford basic medical services. By providing a range of healthcare services, the camp will make a lasting impact on the community. At the medical camp, our dedicated team of doctors, nurses, lab technicians, and volunteers will provide the following free services:
· 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
In addition to medical services, a preventive healthcare session will be held to raise awareness about one of the common health issues in the region. The session aims to educate the attendees about the importance of early detection and adopting healthier lifestyles.

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Transparent Hands, with the support of the Association for Gender Awareness and Human Empowerment (AGAHE), Pakistan Poverty Alleviation Fund (PPAF) and other Donors, organized a free medical camp and preventive healthcare session at Union Council Asadullah Garh, Tehsil Depalpur, District Okara. Free dental checkups and consultations were provided in collaboration with CMH Lahore Medical College and the Institute of Dentistry (IOD). The primary objective of this camp, held on April 24, 2025, was to provide essential medical assistance to the underprivileged community of Okara.

Free Consultations, Medicines, and Diagnostic Tests

A total of 222 deserving patients received free consultations from our expert doctors. Along with Medical and Dental 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

Diagnostic Tests Breakdown

Diagnostic Test	Number of Tests
HBV screening	03
HCV screening	03
Cholesterol test	02
Uric acid test	05
BSR	35
TOTAL	48

Most Common Diseases

Patients received consultations for a variety of diseases, including but not limited to:

Dental issues, Anemia, Scabies
Hypertension, Flu, Common Cold
URTI, UTI, Gastroenteritis
Asthma, Migraine, Joint Pain, Diabetes
Pregnancy-Related Issues, Gynecological Issues

Preventive Healthcare Session

In addition to the medical services, one of our expert doctors held a preventive healthcare session to educate the attendees about Dental Hygiene.

Impact

This free medical camp made a significant impact on the lives of 222 deserving patients and their families. Many people in Okara were unable to access even basic medical interventions. This medical camp became a source of hope for numerous deserving patients. They received dental checkups, general checkups, ultrasound scans, lab tests, and high-quality medicines. Through this camp, we provided medical relief to underprivileged communities who were facing unnecessary suffering.

Furthermore, we educated the community regarding dental hygiene. The residents expressed their heartfelt appreciation to all the donors who contributed for making this medical camp possible. They are immensely grateful to you for extending your support and bringing hope and healing into their lives.

Medical Camp Team

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