Description
Transparent Hands, with sponsorship of the Packages Foundation, organized a free medical camp and preventive healthcare session at Government High Secondary School, Haveli Ramyana Wali, Kasur. The primary objective of this camp, held on October 16, 2026, was to make healthcare accessible to deserving patients in Kasur.
Free Consultations, Medicines, and Diagnostic Tests:
A total of 448 deserving patients received free consultations from our expert doctors. In addition to the consultations, 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
Most Common Health-Related Issues
At the free medical camp, our dedicated medical team provided free consultations and medicines to address various health-related issues, including:
Skin Allergies
Gastroenteritis
Myalgia
Backache, Foot Pain
UTI
Diabetes
Flu, Fever
Hypertension
URTI
Otalgia
Constipation
Acidity
Fungal infections
Cough
Community Health Trends:
High prevalence of digestive complaints, including acidity, heartburn, indigestion, bloating, constipation, and abdominal discomfort.
Frequent digestive issues potentially associated with irregular meal timings, spicy or oily foods, and unhealthy dietary practices.
Common concerns regarding inappropriate painkiller use and self-medication, which may increase the risk of gastric irritation and other complications.
High frequency of dermatological complaints, including itching, rashes, acne, fungal infections, allergic reactions, and dry skin.
Preventive Healthcare Session
In addition to the medical services, one of our expert doctors held a preventive healthcare session to educate the attendees about Gastric Issues.
Identification of Surgical Cases
During the camp, four patients were identified who required surgical procedures. Depending on the detailed medical and financial evaluation, Transparent Hands may register these patients for further treatment at one of our panel hospitals.
Impact
The free medical camp provided essential healthcare services to 448 deserving patients, delivering free medical check-ups, diagnostic tests, and treatments. Before this camp, the residents faced numerous issues due to financial constraints and limited healthcare services.
This camp became a source of hope for them and catered to their health needs. Patients expressed relief and satisfaction after receiving medical attention.
Medical Camp Team
The medical camp was managed by a dedicated team of 13 members, including:
· 1 Camp Manager
· 3 Doctors (1 Male, 2 Females)
· 1 Pharmacist
. 1 Lab Technician
· 3 Crew Members
· 2 Patient registrars
· 1 Staff Nurse
· 1 Photographer
Recommendations:
Conduct educational sessions on balanced diets, regular meal timings, food hygiene, and healthy lifestyle practices.
Promote handwashing, clean clothing, proper skin care, and keeping the skin clean and dry.
Educate patients about the risks of self-medication, unnecessary antibiotic use, prolonged use of painkillers, and unsupervised steroid creams.
Provide guidance on appropriate medicine use, dosage, side effects, and precautions.
Refer patients with persistent gastric symptoms, severe skin infections, or other warning signs for medical assessment.
Encourage safe drinking water, hygienic food preparation, and avoidance of individual dietary triggers.
