07/05/2026
Free HIV and Chest Screening Camp for Transgenders in Rawalpindi!
With the support of Mercy Corps Pakistan, Greenstar Marketing (GSM), and Dareecha Health Society, a Free Chest Screening Camp for the transgender community was successfully organized in D Block Satellite Town, Rawalpindi, on 6 May 2026.
The initiative aimed to improve access to TB screening and essential healthcare services for a highly marginalized community that often faces barriers in accessing formal health facilities. The camp focused on early screening, timely diagnosis, and referral for appropriate treatment and care services.
During the activity:
โข 85 individuals received OPD consultations
โข 83 chest X-rays were conducted
โข 1 presumptive TB case was identified
โข 1 X-Pert test was conducted
โข 1 patient was registered for treatment and follow-up care
The camp was visited by Mercy Corps Pakistanโs senior management, including Country Director Arif Khan, Director Programs Dr. Adeel Tahir, HR Manager Umar Hayat, MEL Manager Fakhira Zafar, Operations Manager Saima Feroz and Manager DMU Syed Nadir Shah, who interacted with the community and appreciated the collaborative efforts of all partners involved.