Programme at a Glance
₹
32,200
Budget Used
1,380
Total Reach
◎
230
Direct Beneficiaries
1,150
Indirect Beneficiaries
↗
1 : 5
Multiplier Effect
Executive Summary
The Doctor Visiting Charges Programme (2015) was implemented by The Dream Welfare Society to remove one of the most basic yet critical barriers to healthcare access for economically vulnerable communities: the inability to afford a doctor’s consultation fee. Daily wage earners, elderly citizens, women, and children often delayed or avoided seeking professional medical advice due to cost, leading to self-medication or dependence on unqualified practitioners. With a focused budget of ₹32,200, the programme enabled 400 individuals to access qualified doctors by fully or partially covering visiting charges. Operating at an exceptionally low cost of ₹81 per person, the intervention generated a direct impact on 230 individuals and an indirect impact on 1,150 people, creating a strong community-level health multiplier effect.
Key Findings
- Consultation cost is a primary barrier to healthcare access
- Timely doctor visits prevent illness escalation
- Very small financial support unlocks large health value
- Community trust ensured correct beneficiary targeting
- Health education shared by doctors amplified impact
Project Snapshot
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Project Name | Doctor Visiting Programme - 2015 |
| Year | 2015 |
| Budget | ₹ 32,200 |
| Direct Impact | 230 |
| Indirect Impact | 1,150 |
| Total Reach | 1,380 |
Challenges & Learnings
Challenges
- Limited availability of doctors willing to consult at subsidized rates
- Ensuring follow-up treatment and medicine access
- High demand compared to available funds
Learnings
- Covering the first point of care has the highest impact
- Preventive health education should accompany consultations
- Bundling doctor visits with medicine support improves outcomes
Methodology
- Review of financial records and patient registers
- Verification of doctor prescriptions and visit notes
- Random beneficiary follow-up calls
- Community group discussions
- Observation of doctor–patient interactions
Impact Analysis
- Reduced travel to distant hospitals
- Minor reduction in transport-related emissions
- Localized healthcare delivery
Conclusion
The Doctor Visiting Charges Programme (2015) demonstrates how micro-financing healthcare access can produce macro-level impact. With just ₹32,200, the programme enabled 400 individuals to receive professional medical advice, indirectly safeguarding 1,150 additional lives. By eliminating the cost barrier at the first point of care, the initiative prevented health deterioration, reduced reliance on unsafe practices, and reinforced the fundamental right to health for underserved communities.
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