Medical Camp
Learn about this Transparent Hands free medical camp providing healthcare to underserved communities in Pakistan.
Transparent Hands, with the support of the Pakistan Poverty Alleviation Fund (PPAF), the National Integrated Development Association (NIDA-Pakistan) and other Donors, organized a free medical camp and a preventive healthcare session at Union Council Drosh 1, District Lower Chitral, KPK. Audiological consultations were also provided with the support of Starkey. The primary objective of this camp held on June 17, 2025, was to provide essential healthcare services to needy patients in Chitral.
Free Consultations, Medicines, and Diagnostic Tests:
A total of 200 deserving patients received free consultations from our expert doctors. Along with 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
- Audiological consultations and Audiometry
Diagnostic Tests Breakdown
| Diagnostic test | Number of Tests |
| HBV screening | 12 |
| HCV screening | 12 |
| Cholesterol test | 16 |
| Uric acid test | 23 |
| BSR | 28 |
| TOTAL | 101 |
Most Common Health-Related Issues
At the camp, patients received consultations for a variety of health-related issues, including but not limited to:
- Fever, Flu
- Stunted growth,
- Stomach diseases
- Oral infections
- Diabetes
- Neck stiffness
- Hearing issues
- Sore throat, cough
- Skin allergy
- Back pain, shoulder pain
- Kidney stone, kidney pain
Preventive Healthcare Session
In addition to the medical services, one of our expert doctors conducted a preventive healthcare session to educate attendees on managing ear-related issues and maintaining proper ear hygiene.
Identification of Surgical Cases
During the camp, we identified six patients who needed surgical interventions. Depending on their medical verification and financial information, Transparent Hands may register them for further surgical procedures at one of our panel hospitals.
Impact
This free medical camp made a valuable impact on the lives of 200 deserving patients in Chitral. By providing free consultations, medicines, and diagnostic tests, we addressed the necessary healthcare needs of underprivileged communities in Chitral. It’s among those areas where quality healthcare facilities are limited and people have to travel long distances to access treatments.
This camp became a source of hope for numerous needy patients in Chitral, enabling them to obtain quality healthcare services. The residents of Chitral appreciated the efforts and were hoping for more such medical camps in the area. They were overjoyed and extended their deepest gratitude for your support. They will never forget your generosity.
Medical Camp Team
The medical camp was managed by a dedicated team of 17 members, including:
- 1 Camp Manager
- 4 Doctors (2 Males, 2 Females)
- 1 Lab Technician
- 1 Pharmacist
- 3 Crew Members
- 2 Patient registrars
- 1 Staff Nurse
- 1 Photographer
- 3 Audiologists
Chitral