Transparent Hands, with the sponsorship of NOWPDP (Network of Organizations Working For People With Disabilities Pakistan), recently arranged a free medical camp and preventive healthcare session to provide quality healthcare to underprivileged patients, including a large number of individuals with disabilities. The free medical camp was held on 23rd September 2024 at Old TB Center, Near Boys Degree College, Islamkot Mor, Mithi, Tharparkar. 

Free Consultations, Medicines, and Diagnostic Tests

A total of 544 deserving patients received free consultations from our expert doctors. Medicines, blood pressure check-ups, in addition to diabetes tests, uric acid tests, hepatitis B & C screenings, and cholesterol tests were provided free of charge. Here is a summary of the different diagnostic tests provided at the free medical camp in Tharparkar.

Diagnostic test	Number of Tests
HBV screening	31
HCV screening	30
Cholesterol test	01
Uric acid test	05
BSR	24
TOTAL	91

Diseases and Treatments

Most of the patients who received consultations were suffering from flu, skin allergies, scabies, fever, diabetes, body pains, cough, and stomach issues. Free medicines were also given to a large number of deserving patients. 

Preventive Healthcare Session 

Our expert doctors held a preventive healthcare session for the attendees at the free medical camp. The session focused on the prevention and management of Scabies. Scabies is caused by tiny mites called Sarcoptes Scabiei that burrow into the skin, leading to intense itching, especially at night.

Impact 

The free medical camp made a difference in the lives of 544 deserving patients. 

Hundreds of residents, including women, children, and elderly individuals, benefited from much-needed medical consultations, diagnoses, and treatments for their health issues. The camp provided free healthcare that otherwise often remains out of reach for many people in this impoverished community.

Additionally, the camp included a preventive healthcare session on Scabies, a significant concern due to a lack of awareness. Participants learned about the risk factors, symptoms, and preventive measures for Scabies. It empowered the community with knowledge to improve their quality of life.

By offering both immediate medical relief and health education, the camp positively impacted Tharparkar’s residents and addressed both acute and chronic health challenges.

Medical Camp Team

The medical camp team consisted of 15 members, including 1 supervisor,  four doctors (two males and two females), 2 lab technicians, 2 pharmacists, 4 patient registrars, 1 photographer, and 1 driver.