We Brought Healthcare to Low-Income Communities in Thatta
Transparent Hands, with the support of PPAF, Andy Booth, Fidelity Charitable, and the Sindh Community Foundation (SCF), successfully organized a free medical camp and preventive healthcare session to deliver quality healthcare services to underserved patients. The camp was held on December 16, 2024, in Village Siddique Shaikh, UC Gahro, Taluka Gorabari, District Thatta.
Free Consultations, Medicines, and Diagnostic Tests
A total of 870 deserving patients received free consultations from our expert doctors. Medicines, diabetes tests, uric acid tests, hepatitis B & C screenings, cholesterol tests, and blood pressure check-ups were also provided free of charge. Here is a summary of different diagnostic tests provided at the free medical camp.
Diagnostic test | Number of Tests |
HBV screening | 09 |
HCV screening | 10 |
BSR | 08 |
TOTAL | 27 |
Diseases and Treatments
At the free medical camp in Thatta, most of the patients who received consultations were suffering from flu, skin allergies, scabies, fever, diabetes, body pains, cough, and stomach issues. Moreover, free medicines were given to a large number of needy 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.
Impact
The free medical camp made a difference in the lives of 870 deserving patients and their families. It provided essential healthcare services to a community in need. From free consultations to medicines and diagnostic services, the camp addressed the health concerns of hundreds of individuals. Patients expressed relief and gratitude for the quality health care they received at no cost.
A preventive healthcare session helped spread awareness about scabies. The camp made a meaningful difference in the lives of needy patients. We extend our sincere gratitude to you, as your generosity brought hope and healing to the people of Thatta.
Medical Camp Team
The medical camp team consisted of 16 members, including two supervisors, 4 doctors (two males and two females), 2 lab technicians, 2 pharmacists, 4 patient registrars, 1 photographer, and 1 driver.