Programme at a Glance
₹
2,40,000
Budget Used
10,260
Total Reach
◎
1,710
Direct Beneficiaries
8,550
Indirect Beneficiaries
↗
1 : 5
Multiplier Effect
Executive Summary
The Medical & Health Program (2021) was implemented by The Dream Welfare Society to address critical gaps in access to primary healthcare among low-income and marginalized communities during a period of post-pandemic healthcare fatigue. With public hospitals overburdened and private healthcare unaffordable, the programme delivered doorstep medical camps, general check-ups, and free medicine distribution. With a total expenditure of ₹2,40,000, the programme served 2,000 beneficiaries at a highly efficient cost of ₹120 per person. Impact assessment confirms that 1,710 individuals experienced verified, life-improving health outcomes, while improved health stability indirectly benefited 8,550 community members—achieving a total outreach of 10,260 people.
Key Findings
- High unmet demand for affordable primary healthcare
- Cost-efficient healthcare delivery is achievable at scale
- Women accessed healthcare more when services were localized
- Timely treatment prevented complications and loss of livelihood
- Community trust significantly improves health programme uptake
Project Snapshot
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Project Name | Medical & Health Program - 2021 |
| Year | 2021 |
| Budget | ₹ 2,40,000 |
| Direct Impact | 1,710 |
| Indirect Impact | 8,550 |
| Total Reach | 10,260 |
Challenges & Learnings
Challenges
- Crowd management due to high turnout
- Manual record-keeping prone to minor errors
- Chronic cases requiring advanced medical intervention
- Limited follow-up window for long-term ailments
Learnings
- Digitized registration improves efficiency and accuracy
- Formal referral networks are needed for chronic cases
- Local volunteers are more effective in community engagement
- Mobile medical camps remove access and cost barriers
Methodology
- Forensic review of patient registry and financial vouchers
- Cross-verification of ₹2,40,000 expenditure with inventory logs
- Physical field verification of 10% beneficiaries (200 households)
- Community townhall meetings for feedback
- Observation-based assessment of hygiene and service delivery
- Data segmentation by age, gender, and disease profile
Impact Analysis
- Safe disposal of biomedical waste
- Reduced plastic usage through paper-based medicine packaging
- Community education on hygiene and disease prevention
Conclusion
The Medical & Health Program (2021) emerged as a landmark community healthcare intervention, delivering dignified, accessible, and cost-effective medical support during a critical recovery period. By investing ₹2,40,000, the programme directly improved the health of 1,710 individuals and indirectly stabilized over 8,500 community members. Beyond medical treatment, the initiative reduced financial stress, improved productivity, and reaffirmed healthcare as a fundamental right—providing a strong, scalable model for inclusive public health action.
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