Women in Pakistan, especially the ones who hail from the underprivileged sections of society, face tremendous difficulties in funding their treatment. Transparent Hands is fully cognizant of this alarming situation, hence, it strives hard to ensure that no woman in Pakistan falls prey to diseases, to which women are more prone than men. The trust organization offers a ray of hope to those who are unable to find a place for themselves in Pakistan’s already overburdened healthcare system.
Out of 156 places on the Global Gender Gap Index, Pakistan currently stands at 153rd position on the health and survival index. The situation has only worsened with time. From 112th place in the 200 ranking to 153rd place in 2021, the slip has been a remarkable one.
Some of the common but life-threatening health challenges include breast cancers, hysterectomies, and C-sections. Transparent Hands has successfully managed the treatment of a great number of underprivileged women who faced the aforementioned and certain other health issues.
A C-section can be planned ahead of time if complications arise during pregnancy. This option is also considered if a patient has had a C-section previously. However, the need for a first-time C-section often becomes obvious only when the labor is underway.
There are multiple reasons which can necessitate a C-section. Some of these reasons include a poor progression of labor, abnormal fetal heartbeat, prolapsed umbilical cord, placenta previa, or in an instance where the patient is carrying twins. In Pakistan, the percentage of births by C-section hovered around 20% in the year 2020.
Similarly, a hysterectomy is another important surgical procedure that is performed to remove a female’s womb i.e. uterus. The rationale behind a hysterectomy is to treat health problems that affect the female reproductive system. Some of these problems include heavy periods, long-term pelvic pain, and cancers of ovarian, uterine, and cervical nature.
The majority of women between 40-50 years of age undergo a hysterectomy. The frequency of hysterectomy in Pakistani women is not as high as one would normally expect it to be. This has a lot to do with the fact that this surgical procedure is rather an expensive one. While many women from the underprivileged section of society might need a hysterectomy, they don’t undergo the procedure simply because they can’t afford it.
Breast cancer is a major health challenge for women all over the world. A type of cancer that doesn’t show any symptoms in its initial stages, breast cancers are further classified into different types. Some of these carcinomas include ductal, lobular, and invasive carcinomas. The problem is even more pronounced in countries like Pakistan. Pakistan has the highest rate of breast cancer than any other Asian country. Approximately 90000 new cases are diagnosed every year, 40000 lives are lost to breast cancer on average.
The concept of crowdfunding is not vague anymore. But the way Transparent Hands has employed it to fund the treatment of women in Pakistan who hail from financially challenged backgrounds is certainly a commendable effort. The organization has set its eyes on generating $100M in donations annually. The number of women who will be able to defeat evils like breast cancer will only double if that objective is achieved. To help Transparent Hands achieve this goal, donors from all over the world can use the Transparent Hands crowdfunding web portal and donate through 100% secure payment modes. They could select any patient, fund the treatment, and receive regular feedback and updates until the patient has recovered completely.
