Grameen Kalyan: Welfare and Health Care

"Support and implement sustainable programs aimed at bringing better livelihood to people especially in rural areas and to minimize inequality and disparity." Vision of Grameen Kalyan 

Grameen Kalyan has since it was established in 1996 provided welfare and health care programs. Primary health care centers are one of the services that Grameen Kalyan offers in rural areas. The health care centers provides primary services out in the field. Preventative measures are the focus of these health facilities. People learn about sanitation and the use of soap and washing of hands before eating to avoid water borne diseases such as diarea. Preventative measures are also taken in terms of maternal health by identifying risk pregnancy through portable devices. 

Micro Health Policy

Insurance can be bought by both Grameen borrowers, and non-borrowers. The cost for Grameen Bank borrowers is 200tk, for 6 family members for one year, and the cost for non-borrowers is 300tk. This provides regular health check ups, and cheaper prescriptions. Because of regular medical check ups, problems are screened, and serious illnesses may be avoided. Arrangement for doctors in case needed and surgery is also provided. The insurance covers up to 2000 taka for a surgery costs. In addition, having the insurance might in some cases mean that the surgery will be cheaper. 

Grameen Kalyan provide services that works towards at least two specific goals of the Millennium Development Goals, namely Child Health and Maternal Health.