Remedy: Holistic Health & Community-Centered Care

OBLF Remedy Program: A Public Health Initiative

Quarterly Report

April to June 2026 (Q1, FY 2026-27)

Submitted by

One Billion Lives Foundation

Executive Summary

One Billion Lives Foundation (OBLF) continued to deliver community-based healthcare through its Remedy Program during the first quarter of FY 2026-27 (April–June 2026), sustaining integrated interventions across Non-Communicable Disease (NCD) care, Geriatric and Palliative Care (GPC), and Mental Health services.

The NCD programme conducted 1,649 clinic consultations across 31 villages during the quarter, serving patients for hypertension (447), diabetes (149), and both conditions concurrently (397), alongside 4 training sessions for frontline health workers. The Geriatric and Palliative Care programme screened 281 individuals during the quarter, of whom 249 were assessed as eligible for care; the programme went on to serve 335 patients and deliver 638 services in total, including 128 home visit consultations. The Mental Health programme treated 195 individuals, supported by 120 home visits, with 70 patients referred for specialised psychiatric consultation and 3 training sessions conducted for frontline staff.

Across the NCD, GPC, and Mental Health programmes, the quarter reflected OBLF's continued emphasis on community outreach, treatment continuity, and capacity building. With continued donor support, OBLF remains committed to deepening its community-anchored model of care in the quarters ahead.

1. Non-Communicable Disease (NCD) Programme:

OBLF's NCD programme continues to prioritise the prevention, early detection, and management of hypertension and diabetes through a combination of mobile clinics, community-based screening, and follow-ups. Multidisciplinary teams of doctors and paramedical staff conduct scheduled outreach across villages, while frontline health workers support continuity of care through doorstep follow-ups and adherence support.

During Q1 FY 2026-27, the programme conducted 1,649 clinic consultations across 31 villages. Patients were managed for hypertension (447), diabetes (149), and both conditions concurrently (397).

Four training sessions were conducted for frontline health workers during the quarter to strengthen screening, follow-up, and adherence-support practices.

Indicator                                                          Q1 FY 2026-27

No. of clinic consultations                                        1649

No. of villages served                                                31

No. of patients served with HTN                              447

No. of patients served with DM                                149

No. of patients served with both HTN & DM             397

No. of referrals                                                          14

No. of training sessions conducted                            4

2. Geriatric and Palliative Care (GPC) Programme

The GPC programme continued to deliver patient-centred, multidisciplinary support to elderly individuals and those with chronic or life-limiting conditions, combining home-based visits with community clinic consultations to ensure continuity of care beyond facility settings.

During the quarter, 281 individuals were screened for palliative and geriatric needs, of whom 249 were assessed as eligible for care. The programme went on to serve 335 patients, delivering 638 services in total, including 128 home visit consultations, addressing symptom management, mobility support, and caregiver guidance.

Indicator                                                  Q1 FY 2026-27

No. of screenings conducted                             281

No. of patients eligible for care                          249

No. of patients served                                       335

No. of services delivered                                   638

No. of home visit consultations                         128

3. Mental Health Programme

OBLF's Mental Health programme continued to focus on early identification, psychosocial support, and continuity of care for individuals experiencing psychological distress, delivered through a combination of home visits, counselling, and facilitated referrals for specialised psychiatric care.

During Q1 FY 2026-27, the programme treated 195 patients. One hundred and twenty home visits were conducted to support early detection and treatment adherence, and 70 patients were referred for specialised psychiatric consultation. Three training sessions were conducted for frontline staff to strengthen early identification and community-level mental health support.

Indicator                                               Q1 FY 2026-27

No. of patients treated                                  195

No. of home visits conducted                       120

No. of patients referred                                  70

No. of training sessions conducted                 3

Key Outcomes and Impact

Quarter 1 of FY 2026-27 reflected the continued strength of OBLF's community-anchored model of care, combining preventive screening, clinic-based services, home-based follow-up, and referral pathways. Across the NCD, GPC, and Mental Health programmes, the quarter saw 1,649 NCD clinic consultations across 31 villages, 335 patients served under GPC, and 195 patients treated under Mental Health, reflecting sustained community reach.

Capacity building remained an enabler of service quality, with training sessions conducted for frontline staff across the NCD (4) and Mental Health (3) programmes during the quarter. Referral coordination across NCD, GPC, and Mental Health services helped ensure that patients requiring advanced or specialised care were connected to appropriate facilities, reinforcing continuity of treatment within OBLF's broader model of care.

Way Forward

Building on the progress achieved during quarter 1 FY 2026-27, OBLF will continue to strengthen its integrated, community-centred model of care across the NCD, GPC, and Mental Health programmes. The coming quarters will focus on expanding village-level outreach and screening coverage, deepening home- and community-based follow-up, and strengthening referral pathways for patients requiring advanced care. Sustained investment in frontline capacity building will remain a priority, alongside continued efforts to improve treatment adherence and reduce stigma, particularly within the Mental Health and GPC programmes. With continued partner and donor support, OBLF aims to deepen its reach and impact across the communities it serves in the quarters ahead.