Transparenthands

Transparent Hands, with the sponsorship of PPAF and courtesy of Hashoo Foundation, organized ten flood relief camps across Gilgit-Baltistan to support communities affected by the recent floods. These camps provided essential medical services to flood victims who had limited access to healthcare services. A total of 5,757 flood-affected individuals received free consultations, laboratory tests, and medicines. Free Healthcare Services Provided During these flood relief camps, patients received the following medical services: • Consultations • Blood pressure checkups • Blood sugar tests • Uric acid tests • Hepatitis B and C screenings • Cholesterol tests • Malaria tests • Medicines • Preventive Healthcare Sessions A total of 1352 laboratory tests were conducted for diagnosis and screening. Total Flood Victims Treated: 5757 Total Lab Tests Conducted: 1352 Common Health-Related Issues Many flood victims were suffering from various health-related issues, including: • Diarrhea • Malaria • Typhoid • Gastritis • Hypertension • Diabetes • Flu and Cough • Kidney stones • Back and leg pain • Viral fever • Hepatitis Preventive Healthcare Session At all ten flood relief camps, doctors conducted preventive healthcare sessions on stomach diseases, skin allergies, and hygiene and sanitation practices. These sessions focused on practical approaches to maintaining well-being and adopting healthy lifestyle practices in flood-affected communities. Impact The floods disrupted access to healthcare services across many areas of Gilgit-Baltistan. Through these ten flood relief camps, essential medical services were delivered to the affected communities. A total of 5,757 flood victims received timely consultations, diagnostic support, and medicines, helping manage existing health conditions and identify illnesses at an early stage. The camps played an important role in supporting community health during the post-flood recovery period. Flood Relief Camps Team The flood relief camps were managed by a dedicated team of 17 members, including: · 1 Camp Manager · 3 Doctors (2 Males, 1 Female) · 1 Lab Technician · 3 Pharmacists · 4 Crew Members · 2 Patient registrars · 2 Staff Nurses · 1 Photographer