Description
Transparent Hands, with sponsorship of the Packages Foundation, organized a free medical camp and preventive healthcare session at 58 GD, Bahadur Shah, Rehmani Chowk, Faisalabad Road, Sahiwal. The primary objective of this camp, held on June 19, 2026, was to provide quality medical services to underprivileged communities in Sahiwal.
Free Consultations, Medicines, and Diagnostic Tests:
A total of 317 deserving patients received free consultations from our expert doctors. The patients were provided with free medicines and underwent various diagnostic tests, including:
· Diabetes tests
· Uric acid tests
· Hepatitis B and C screenings
· Cholesterol tests
· Blood pressure checkups
. Ultrasound scans
Patient Demographics
Male Patients: 107
Female Patients: 118
Children: 92
Total Patients: 317
Common Health-Related Issues
At the free medical camp, the medical team provided free consultations and medicines to address various health-related issues, including:
● Viral fever
● Backache, Foot Pain
● Arthritis
● Scabies
● PCOS
● Fever, Cough
● Diabetes
● Hypertension
● Eczema
● Myalgia
● UTI
● Hepatitis C
Community Health Trends
Significant prevalence of Hepatitis C within the community.
Many women experienced Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS).
Frequent complaints of acute and chronic lower back pain.
A large number of patients had atopic dermatitis (eczema) and other skin-related conditions.
Preventive Healthcare Session
In addition to the medical services, one of our expert doctors held a preventive healthcare session to educate the attendees about Diabetes Mellitus.
Identification of Surgical Cases
During the camp, six patients were identified who required surgical procedures. Based on the detailed medical and financial evaluation, Transparent Hands may register these patients for further treatment at one of our panel hospitals.
Impact
In Sahiwal, this free medical camp brought much-needed healthcare services to 317 deserving patients who had limited access to medical services. Patients received free consultations, diagnostic tests, and basic treatments without any cost.
Many people had been suffering from untreated health conditions for months due to financial constraints and lack of access to healthcare facilities. Through timely medical attention and professional guidance, they finally found relief. The camp played a vital role in improving the health and well-being of underprivileged families and helped create a healthier community in Sahiwal.
Medical Camp Team
The medical camp was managed by a dedicated team of 15 members, including:
· 1 Camp Manager
· 4 Doctors (2 Males, 2 Females)
· 1 Pharmacist
. 1 Lab Technician
· 3 Crew Members
· 2 Patient registrars
· 2 Staff Nurses
· 1 Photographer
Recommendations
Based on observations from the camp, the following recommendations are proposed:
Conduct regular screening and early detection programs for hypertension, diabetes, Hepatitis C, and PCOS.
Improve community awareness on healthy lifestyle practices, disease prevention, and symptom recognition.
Promote regular physical activity, ergonomic practices, and physiotherapy to reduce backache and muscle spasms.
Improve access to primary healthcare services, specialist referrals, and follow-up care.
Educate patients on skin care, trigger avoidance, and timely treatment for atopic dermatitis.
Encourage routine health checkups and monitoring of chronic health conditions.
Improve community-based health education campaigns focusing on nutrition, exercise, and preventive health.