Improve Access to Quality Healthcare in Shikarpur
Transparent Hands aims to organize a free medical camp to uplift the poor and vulnerable communities in Shikarpur. For many of them, the decision between paying for healthcare and meeting other basic needs leaves their health issues untreated. We have planned to change their lives by making healthcare accessible to them. They will receive free check-ups, medicines, lab tests, and treatments at this upcoming free medical camp.
Challenges:
Shikarpur is the capital of Shikarpur District in Sindh and is known for its literary history.
The residents face significant barriers to accessing timely healthcare. As a result, numerous families delay seeking treatments for illnesses, leading to untreated health issues and worse health outcomes. Without regular check-ups, the diseases go undiagnosed, posing severe risks to community health.
In Shikarpur, common health issues include hypertension, diabetes, and some infectious diseases like malaria. Some other diseases include diarrhea, typhoid and cholera.
Solution:
To positively impact the lives of needy people, Transparent Hands is organizing a free medical camp in Shikarpur, bringing essential healthcare services directly to the community. Our medical team will provide check-ups, diagnostic services, and medications. This camp will serve as a lifeline, ensuring that residents receive the much-needed medical attention. By offering free treatments and necessary medications, we aim to improve the health outcomes of deserving patients in Shikarpur. The following free healthcare services will be provided at the free medical camp in Shikarpur.
· General Check-Ups
· Gynecology Check-Ups
· Blood Pressure Check-Ups
· Hepatitis B & C Screenings
· Uric Acid Tests
· Cholesterol Tests
· BSR (Blood Sugar) Tests
· Preventive Healthcare Session
· Deserving Surgical/Medical procedure cases will be registered
Preventive Healthcare Session:
The camp will also include a preventive healthcare session to educate residents on one of the common health issues in Shikarpur. It will promote a proactive approach to health, empowering residents to adopt healthier lifestyles that can prevent the onset of common illnesses.
Transparent Hands, with the sponsorship of Pak-Arab Refinery Limited (PARCO), recently arranged a free medical camp and preventive healthcare session to extend essential medical support to underprivileged communities. The free medical camp was held on 9th November 2024 at the Rural Health Center, Rahimabad, District Shikarpur. The primary objective of this medical camp was to uplift low-income communities in Shikarpur and provide them with crucial medical care.
Free Consultations, Medicines, and Diagnostic Tests
A total of 1180 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, cholesterol tests, CBC, malaria, typhoid, and electrolyte tests were provided free of cost. Here is a summary of different diagnostic tests provided at the free medical camp in Shikarpur.
| Diagnostic test | Number of Tests |
| HBV screening | 30 |
| HCV screening | 31 |
| Cholesterol test | 03 |
| Uric acid test | 04 |
| BSR | 43 |
| CBC | 01 |
| Ultrasound scan | 41 |
| Malaria | 11 |
| TOTAL | 164 |
Diseases and Treatments
At the free medical camp in Shikarpur, most of the patients who received consultations were suffering from flu, skin allergies, scabies, fever, diabetes, body pains, cough, and stomach issues. Additionally, 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. The doctors also discussed how the lack of personal hygiene can lead to scabies.
Impact
The free medical camp made a difference in the lives of 1180 deserving patients and their families. This camp met the necessary healthcare needs of the community. Our team of healthcare professionals provided check-ups, basic treatments, diagnostic tests, and medications. By offering comprehensive healthcare services, we eliminated financial obstacles, ensuring that patients could access the care they needed.
Moreover, a preventive healthcare session proved to be beneficial in educating the individuals regarding the precautionary measures of scabies. By empowering them with knowledge as well as medical services, this camp catered to the essential health needs of the diverse community in Shikarpur.
Medical Camp Team
The medical camp team consisted of 18 members, including 1 supervisor, 4 doctors (2 males and 2 females), 2 lab technicians, 2 pharmacists, 4 patient registrars, 3 crew members, 1 photographer, and 1 driver.
PARCO
Donated: $ 4,157.21
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