Transparent Hands Delivered Medical Care to the Doorsteps of Deserving Ones
Transparent Hands and Hum Mashal-e-Rah Foundation collaborated to host a free medical camp and preventive healthcare session. The primary objective of the camp was to provide high-quality healthcare services to indigent patients. It took place on September 9, 2023, at the Social Welfare Complex Township in Lahore.
Free Consultations, Medicines, and Diagnostic Tests
A total of 112 deserving patients received free consultations from expert doctors. They were also provided with free medicines and various health screenings, including tests for diabetes, uric acid, hepatitis B and C. Additionally, free ultrasound, cholesterol checks, and blood pressure measurements were conducted. Moreover, a total of 40 lab tests were performed as part of the medical camp, without any charge to the patients.
Diseases and Treatments
Most of the patients who sought consultation were suffering from fever, flu, cough, sore throat, chest infection, seasonal allergies, toothache, Hepatitis C, body pain, and body weaknesses. No surgical case was registered during the camp.
Preventive Healthcare Session on Diabetes
Our expert doctors held a preventive healthcare session for the attendees at the free medical camp. The session focused on the prevention and management and prevention of diabetes.
Impact
The recent free medical camp held in Lahore left an indelible impact on the lives of 112 deserving patients and their families, bridging the gap in healthcare accessibility that they had faced previously. By providing free consultations and treatments, the camp addressed their immediate health concerns, ensuring they received the essential medical care they needed.
Beyond medical assistance, the camp also conducted an informative session on preventive healthcare, specifically focusing on diabetes and its prevention. The success of the camp was made possible by the unwavering support of generous donors who wholeheartedly embraced Transparent Hands’ vision of delivering quality healthcare to underprivileged communities. With their compassionate contributions, a brighter and healthier future has been given to the marginalized individuals in Lahore.
Free Medical Camp Team
The Township medical camp team consisted of 15 members, including one supervisor, four doctors (two male and two female), one lab technician, two pharmacists, two patient registrars /crew members, two volunteers, one staff nurse, and two photographers.