Description
Transparent Hands, with the sponsorship of the Pakistan Poverty Alleviation Fund (PPAF) and courtesy of the Hamza Development Foundation (HDF), held eight free flood relief camps and preventive healthcare sessions in Azad Jammu and Kashmir. These camps provided essential medical assistance at a time when access to healthcare services was extremely difficult. In total, 3,384 flood-affected individuals benefited from free consultations, diagnostic tests, and medicines.
Free Consultations, Medicines, and Diagnostic Tests:
A total of 3384 flood-affected individuals received free medical services from our experienced doctors. These services included:
Consultations by expert doctors
Uric acid tests
Hepatitis B and C screenings
Cholesterol tests
Blood pressure checkups
Blood sugar tests
Malaria tests
Medicines
Preventive Healthcare Sessions
Total Flood Victims Treated: 3,384
Total Lab Tests Conducted: 1444
Common Health-Related Issues:
The flood-affected individuals received treatment for a variety of health concerns, including:
Hepatitis B and C
Muscle cramps
Cough, Flu
Gastritis
Tonsilitis
Arthritis
Dyspnea
Joint pain
Malnutrition
Hypertension
Leukorrhea
UTI, URTI
Diabetes
Typhoid
Malaria
Preventive Healthcare Session:
Besides providing essential medical services, our expert doctors conducted preventive healthcare sessions addressing common health issues in the area. These sessions focused on Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) and Skin Allergies, Upper Respiratory Tract Infections (URTI), Vitamin D Deficiency, Leukorrhea, safe usage of NSAIDs, Hepatitis B & C, Tonsillitis, Arthritis, and Dyspnea. These sessions educated flood-affected individuals about potential risks, methods of prevention, and effective management strategies to protect their health.
Impact:
The recent floods have severely affected the lives of people in Azad Jammu and Kashmir, leaving many struggling to access basic healthcare services. Flood victims faced uncertainty and stress due to limited medical assistance. This flood relief camp provided timely consultations, medicines, and diagnostic services to 3384 flood victims. This camp became a source of hope, helping attendees manage their health issues during a challenging time.
Flood Relief Camps Team:
A dedicated team of 15 members managed these camps:
1 Camp Manager
4 Doctors (2 Males, 2 Females)
1 Lab Technician
1 Pharmacist
3 Crew Members
2 Patient Registrars
2 Staff Nurses
1 Photographer
