Medical Camp in Rural Area (Bara Hotar) of Abbottabad District

Abstract

To present the demographics, medical diagnoses, and treatments provided to attendees of the free medical camp in the Abbottabad district's Bara Hotar area. Cross sectional descriptive study. A medical camp of one day duration was established in BaraHotar area of District Abbottabad in August 2024. Camp was staffed by doctors, nurses and assistants of Women Medical College, Abbottabad. At the entrance, the attending patients' details were noted, and at the dispensary where the medications were administered, diagnoses and the medications were noted. The medical camp was attended by 72 patients. The patients' ages ranged from 2 months to 80 years, with a mean age of 27.19 years. 68.1% (49) of the patients were male. The most common complaints were related to the gastrointestinal system (20.8%), musculoskeletal system (18.1%), teeth (20.8%), and visual acuity (5.4%). Additional frequent concerns were associated with obstetrics, dermatology, and ENT (ear, nose, and throat). Of the 72 prescriptions that were documented, the most frequently prescribed medications were anthelminthics (15.3%), multivitamins (5.6%), analgesics (4.2%), and antibiotics (38.9%). The majority of Abbottabad's rural residents suffer from gastrointestinal, musculoskeletal, and dental conditions. These camps are advised until a sufficiently affordable healthcare system is established to serve remote rural communities.