Support Our Free Medical Camp for Respiratory Health in Kotri
Overview
Transparent Hands will organize a free medical camp in Kotri. The free medical camp will facilitate hundreds of underserved patients in this area. The camp will provide the following healthcare services:
- Free Consultation
- Free Blood Pressure Test
- Free Diabetes Test
- Ultrasound
- Free Cholesterol & Uric Acid Tests
- Free Hepatitis B & C Screenings
- Free Medicines
- Free Registration of Deserving Cases for Surgeries and Medical Procedures
Challenges
In Kotri, several pressing health issues demand immediate attention. These include limited access to healthcare facilities, particularly in remote areas, leading to delayed or inadequate treatment. Infectious diseases such as malaria and respiratory infections are prevalent due to poor sanitation and limited access to clean water. Malnutrition is a significant concern, especially among children and marginalized populations, due to inadequate access to nutritious food. Non-communicable diseases like cardiovascular diseases and diabetes are on the rise, attributed to unhealthy lifestyles.
Our Solution
Our team of compassionate doctors in Kotri is dedicated to providing support to the most vulnerable members of our community. They will be offering free consultations, essential medicines, and comprehensive diagnostic tests, all to ensure that residents receive the urgent care they need.
In addition to these services, we are committed to assisting patients who require specialized treatment or surgical interventions. We will help facilitate their registration and referral to reputable hospitals within our network.
By contributing to our cause, you will make a significant difference in ensuring that everyone in Kotri has access to high-quality healthcare services. Your support will have a lasting impact on their lives, contributing to the building of a healthier and stronger community. Together, we can bring about meaningful change and provide a source of hope for those in need. Join us today and extend your helping hand to make a positive difference in the lives of our community members.
Transparent Hands recently held a free medical camp and preventive healthcare session to make quality healthcare available to impoverished patients. The free medical camp was held at Global Wisdom English Grammar School, Khursheed Colony, Kotri, on May 14, 2024.
Free Consultations, Medicines, and Diagnostic Tests
A total of 597 deserving patients received free consultations with expert doctors. Free medicines, diabetes tests, hepatitis B & C screenings, uric acid, and blood pressure check-ups were also provided.
Here is the summary of all diagnostic tests provided in this free medical camp.
Diagnostic Tests | Total Number of Tests |
---|---|
HBV Screening | 15 |
HCV Screening | 19 |
Uric acid | 11 |
BSR | 53 |
Blood Pressure Check-ups | 51 |
Total | 149 |
Preventive Healthcare Session
Our expert doctors held a preventive healthcare session for the attendees and the session focused on maintaining cleanliness at home and following hygiene practices.
Most Common Diseases
Most of the patients who sought consultation were suffering from fever, cough, flu, sore throat, chest congestion, seasonal allergies, earache, toothache, body/joint pain, kidney pain, migraine, hepatitis, high BP, diabetes, uric acid, and skin rashes.
Impact
The recent free medical camp organized by Transparent Hands in Kotri made a significant difference in the lives of 597 deserving patients and their families. The camp provided them with much-needed medical consultations, a wide range of diagnostic services, and valuable preventive healthcare guidance, all at no cost.
By offering these vital services free of charge, the camp eased the financial burden on these families, many of whom would have otherwise struggled to access essential healthcare. This initiative has truly been a lifeline for these individuals, ensuring that they can receive the care they need without the added worry of unaffordable medical expenses.
Through the combined efforts of Transparent Hands and its dedicated donors, this free medical camp has provided immediate relief to those in need and laid the groundwork for a healthier and more empowered community in Kotri.
Medical Camp Team
The medical camp team comprised 11 members: one supervisor, three doctors (two males and one female), one lab technician, one staff nurse, two pharmacists, one crew worker, one volunteer, and one photographer.