Programme at a Glance
₹
1,51,820
Budget Used
6,420
Total Reach
◎
1,000
Direct Beneficiaries
5,420
Indirect Beneficiaries
↗
1 : 5
Multiplier Effect
Executive Summary
The Medicine Distribution Programme (2015) was implemented by The Dream Welfare Society to address critical health vulnerabilities among low-income and underserved communities. Rising medicine costs, limited access to pharmacies, and weak public health infrastructure had forced many families to discontinue prescribed treatments, leading to prolonged illness and financial stress. With a total investment of ₹1,51,820, the programme provided free essential medicines to 1,000 direct beneficiaries across 1,084 households, indirectly supporting the health and wellbeing of approximately 5,420 individuals. At an average cost of ₹152 per beneficiary, the initiative ensured treatment continuity, improved recovery rates, reduced disease spread, and enhanced household financial stability.
Key Findings
- Access to essential medicines significantly improves recovery rates
- Low-cost health interventions deliver high social return
- Medicine support reduces long-term healthcare expenditure
- Treatment adherence improves when medicines are provided free
- Preventive health awareness spreads through beneficiary households
Project Snapshot
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Project Name | Medical Distribution Programme - 2015 |
| Year | 2017 |
| Budget | ₹ 1,51,820 |
| Direct Impact | 1,000 |
| Indirect Impact | 5,420 |
| Total Reach | 6,420 |
Challenges & Learnings
Challenges
- Transportation and safe storage of medicines
- Managing demand exceeding available supply
- Ensuring correct dosage and medicine compliance
- Monitoring long-term health outcomes
- Limited diagnostic infrastructure in some areas
Learnings
- Community volunteers improve reach and trust
- Follow-up visits increase treatment completion rates
- Health education significantly improves medicine compliance
- Bulk procurement keeps costs low and impact high
Methodology
- Review of medicine distribution logs and prescriptions
- Analysis of financial and procurement records
- Random household field verification
- Community discussions with beneficiaries and caregivers
- Observation-based assessment of recovery trends
Impact Analysis
- Improved hygiene and sanitation awareness
- Better medicine storage and waste disposal practices
- Reduced communicable disease risks
Conclusion
The Medicine Distribution Programme (2015) stands as one of TDWS’s most impactful health interventions. By supporting 1,000 patients and indirectly improving the wellbeing of 5,420 people, the programme significantly reduced disease burden, financial stress, and health inequality. The assessment confirms that timely access to essential medicines is a powerful, cost-effective tool for improving public health outcomes and strengthening community resilience.
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