Kolkata, IN AQI
Health Care
Focus Area

Health Care

Free clinics, ambulances and mental health — health is a right, not a privilege.

The Reality

What is the problem in West Bengal?

Issue 1

Rural Bengal has 1 doctor per 11,000 people — Sundarbans islands have 1 per 25,000.

Issue 2

Cataract, anaemia and uncontrolled diabetes go undiagnosed for years in interior blocks.

Issue 3

Mental health remains a taboo; suicide rates among farmers in Birbhum and Bankura are climbing.

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The Plan

What can be done?

1

Run a monthly free health camp in every Panchayat — BP, sugar, vision, dental, gynae.

2

Distribute Jan Aushadhi generic medicines at 60–80% below market price.

3

Train ASHA workers and 'Mann ki Baat' tele-counsellors for mental health first aid.

Together

How can you & I solve this?

Sponsor one health camp — ₹25,000 covers 300 free check-ups.

Donate your unused prescription glasses, walkers, BP machines.

If you are a doctor / nurse — volunteer one Saturday a month for tele-OPD.

Our Stand

"The poorest Indians spend up to 60% of their income on out-of-pocket health expenses. A single free camp can save a family from generational debt."

— SKNM Trust Programme Council

Be the Change

Volunteering Opportunities

Doctor / Nurse

1 day/month

Sees 80–120 patients/day.

Apply

Health Camp Coordinator

Pre + day-of

Manages 1 camp end-to-end.

Apply

Tele-counsellor

2 hrs/week

Supports 10 callers/week.

Apply
Lead Locally

Open an SKNM Branch in your Panchayat

Host a Free Clinic Branch in your community hall — SKNM rotates doctors, you arrange chairs, water and a notice board.

Contribute

Projects ready for your support

₹25,000

Monthly Health Camp

300 free check-ups + medicines.

Fund this project
₹12,00,000

Mobile Medical Van

Reaches 40 villages/month for 5 years.

Fund this project
₹2,500/eye

Cataract Surgery Drive

Restores sight to one elder.

Fund this project