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Medical & Health Program (Targeted Screening) - 2022
Year: 2022
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Health & Wellness
Programme at a Glance
₹
4,100
Budget Used
174
Total Reach
◎
29
Direct Beneficiaries
145
Indirect Beneficiaries
↗
1 : 5
Multiplier Effect
Executive Summary
The Medical & Health Program (Targeted Screening) 2022 was a hyper-localized preventive healthcare initiative implemented by The Dream Welfare Society to identify undiagnosed health risks among low-income communities. With a modest investment of ₹4,100, the programme screened 80 individuals through pop-up health checks, identifying 29 at-risk individuals who required immediate counselling or medical referral. The intervention indirectly influenced 145 family members by triggering household-level lifestyle changes. At an average cost of ₹51 per beneficiary, the programme demonstrated an exceptionally lean, high-impact model for early detection and preventive healthcare.
Key Findings
- High prevalence of undiagnosed “silent” conditions such as hypertension
- Low-cost screening camps are highly effective in early detection
- Women showed higher participation when services were local and safe
- Preventive healthcare can be delivered with minimal infrastructure
Project Snapshot
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Project Name | Medical & Health Program (Targeted Screening) - 2022 |
| Year | 2022 |
| Budget | ₹ 4,100 |
| Direct Impact | 29 |
| Indirect Impact | 145 |
| Total Reach | 174 |
Challenges & Learnings
Challenges
- Extremely limited budget restricted provision of medicines
- Difficulty in ensuring follow-up visits after referral
- Small sample size limits generalization
- Health behavior change requires repeated engagement
Learnings
- Hyper-local health camps maximize participation
- Even basic screening can be life-saving
- Household lifestyle change multiplies health impact
- Volunteer-driven medical support enhances cost efficiency
Methodology
- Review of individual screening cards
- Audit of consumable expenditure records
- Telephonic follow-up with at-risk beneficiaries
- Analysis of reach-to-impact conversion rates
Impact Analysis
- Early detection of high blood pressure and other risks
- Quantification of health status through vital checks
- Prevention of future critical health events
Conclusion
The Medical & Health Program (Targeted Screening) 2022 proves that impactful healthcare does not require large budgets. By investing just ₹4,100, the programme identified 29 at-risk individuals, influenced 145 household members, and potentially prevented future critical health events. This model stands as a blueprint for scalable, low-cost preventive healthcare in vulnerable communities.
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