Description
Transparent Hands, with sponsorship of the Packages Foundation, organized a free medical camp and a preventive healthcare session at Bulleh Shah Biomass Purchase Center, Adda Tibbi Qaisrani, Taunsa Sharif on September 17, 2026. This camp was arranged to provide essential medical services to underprivileged communities in Taunsa Sharif.
Free Consultations, Medicines, and Diagnostic Tests:
A total of 416 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
. Malaria Tests
Common Health-Related Issues
At the free medical camp, the medical team provided free consultations and medicines to address various health-related issues, including:
● Malnutrition
● Scabies
● Backache, Shoulder Pain
● Gout
● Viral Fever
● Jaundice
● Diabetes
● Hypertension
● Acidity
● Otalgia
● Arthritis
● Ear infection
Community Health Trends
Prevalence of scabies and other contagious skin conditions in the community.
High number of patients presenting with signs of malnutrition and nutritional deficiencies.
Frequent complaints of muscle pain, joint pain, stiffness, and reduced mobility.
High occurrence of musculoskeletal complaints among individuals involved in physically demanding work.
Preventive Healthcare Session
In addition to the medical services, one of our expert doctors held a preventive healthcare session to educate the attendees about Malnutrition.
Impact
This free medical camp benefited 416 deserving patients in Taunsa Sharif, bringing free consultations, diagnostic tests, ultrasound scans, and medicines to their community. Before the camp, many patients faced challenges accessing healthcare services due to financial constraints. The camp provided much-needed medical services to low-income families, helping improve access to essential healthcare services and the well-being of deserving patients in Taunsa Sharif.
Medical Camp Team
The medical camp was managed by a dedicated team of 14 members, including:
· 1 Camp Manager
· 4 Doctors (2 Males, 2 Females)
. 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 for malnutrition, scabies, and musculoskeletal problems during community medical camps.
Promote awareness about personal hygiene, balanced nutrition, adequate protein intake, and prevention of skin infections.
Encourage regular physical activity, stretching exercises, proper posture, and safe lifting techniques to reduce muscle and joint pain.
Ensure availability of essential medications and nutritional support according to patient needs.
