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Medical & Health Program – Impact Assessment
Year: 2023
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Humanitarian Relief / Disaster Support
Programme at a Glance
₹
₹47,700
Budget Used
2,034
Total Reach
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339
Direct Beneficiaries
1,695
Indirect Beneficiaries
↗
1 : 5
Multiplier Effect
Executive Summary
The Medical & Health Program 2023 was implemented by The Dream Welfare Society to address deferred healthcare needs among economically vulnerable communities following post-pandemic disruptions. With a total budget of ₹47,700, the programme delivered primary healthcare services to 400 individuals across targeted slum clusters and a semi-rural village. The intervention achieved high cost efficiency at ₹119 per beneficiary, directly improving the health of 339 individuals and indirectly benefiting approximately 1,695 community members through stabilized household health and awareness.
Key Findings
- High latent burden of untreated chronic and non-communicable diseases
- Free medicines are a critical driver of healthcare access
- Strong trust in community-led healthcare interventions
- Early detection prevents long-term health deterioration
- Community-based camps eliminate access and cost barriers
Project Snapshot
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Project Name | Medical & Health Program – Impact Assessment |
| Year | 2023 |
| Budget | ₹ 47,700 |
| Direct Impact | 339 |
| Indirect Impact | 1,695 |
| Total Reach | 2,034 |
Challenges & Learnings
Challenges
- Managing high patient turnout and crowd control
- Ensuring continuity of care after free medicine supply ends
- Limited ability to track repeat patients without digital records
- Rising cost of medicines due to medical inflation
Learnings
- Digital patient records improve follow-up tracking
- Combining health camps with other services enhances impact
- Early intervention reduces long-term treatment costs
- Community trust significantly improves participation
Methodology
- Audit of OPD registers and financial records
- Field verification of 10% beneficiary households
- Focus group discussions with beneficiaries
- Observation-based assessment of service quality
- Quantitative and qualitative data analysis
Impact Analysis
- Reduced travel-related emissions by providing local healthcare
- Proper segregation and disposal of biomedical waste
Conclusion
The Medical & Health Program 2023 successfully converted a modest investment of ₹47,700 into a significant health safety net for vulnerable populations. By directly improving the health of 339 individuals and indirectly stabilizing nearly 1,700 lives, the programme demonstrated that community-based healthcare is both cost-effective and socially transformative.
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