We Provided Quality Healthcare in Dera Ghazi Khan

Transparent Hands, with the collaboration of the Pakistan Poverty Alleviation Fund (PPAF), Intuit and Farmers Development Organization (FDO), organized a free medical camp and preventive healthcare session in Mutfariq Chahan, Dera Ghazi Khan. The primary objective of this camp, held on October 10, 2024, was to provide essential medical assistance to low-income communities and ensure they receive quality healthcare services.

Free Consultations, Medicines, and Diagnostic Tests:

A total of 375 deserving patients received free consultations from our expert doctors. Medicines, general check-ups, blood pressure check-ups, ultrasound scans, diabetes tests, uric acid tests, hepatitis B & C screenings, and cholesterol tests were provided free of cost. Here is a summary of different diagnostic tests provided at the free medical camp in Dera Ghazi Khan.

Diagnostic Tests Breakdown

Diagnostic test	Number of Tests
HBV screening	18
HCV screening	18
Cholesterol test	09
Uric acid test	24
BSR	29
USG	3
TOTAL	81

 

Most Common Diseases 

At the free medical camp, patients received consultations for a variety of diseases, including but not limited to:

•         Seasonal allergies and scabies
•         Fever, cough, flu, and chest congestion
•         Asthma, backache, and joint pain
•         Migraine and kidney problems
•         Diabetes and high blood pressure
•         Abdominal pain, diarrhea, and acidity

Preventive Healthcare Session

In addition to the medical services, one of our expert doctors held a preventive healthcare session to educate the attendees about Anemia.  It is a condition in which the body lacks healthy red blood cells.

Impact

This free medical camp made a significant difference in the lives of 375 deserving patients and their families. In Dera Ghazi Khan, many patients had limited access to quality healthcare. Due to not getting timely diagnosis and medical interventions, their health issues worsened over time. By offering free treatments, check-ups, medications, and treatments, this camp improved the quality of life of many needy families. Numerous patients benefited and their chronic health issues were addressed.

Moreover, a preventive healthcare session provided residents with the knowledge to take proactive steps to prevent and manage anemia. Overall, this camp has left a lasting impact on the well-being of the community, empowering families to lead healthier lives.

The success of this camp was made possible by your support. Your contributions enabled us to extend free healthcare to this underserved region.

Medical Camp Team

The medical camp was supported by a dedicated team of 17 members, including:

•         1 Supervisor
•         6 Doctors (3 Males, 3 Females)
•         1 Lab Technician
•         1 Pharmacist
•         2 Patient Registrars
•         2 Crew Members
•         2 Staff Nurses
•         1 Photographer
•         1 Volunteer