Pune Health Officials Demand Urgent Improvements Across Lagging Districts

In a move to strengthen public health services, the Deputy Director of Health Services for the Pune region, Dr. Bhagwan Pawar, held a comprehensive review meeting on November 13, 2025. The meeting was attended by district civil surgeons, senior health officials, and representatives from the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) and Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC).

The review focused on assessing the performance of ongoing national and state health programs, including immunization, maternal and child health, non-communicable disease screening, and communicable disease control. While Satara district's performance was found to be satisfactory, Pune and Solapur districts were identified as lagging behind in several key indicators.

Dr. Pawar directed the officials to ensure timely reporting, accurate field-level data, and proper documentation to support effective planning. Special emphasis was placed on the National Tuberculosis Elimination Program, vector-borne disease control, and preparedness for seasonal illnesses. District teams were instructed to intensify field visits, verify surveillance reports, and ensure the uninterrupted availability of essential medicines.

Raising concerns over the PMC's performance, Dr. Pawar asked the civic body to strengthen services at its health facilities and improve the tuberculosis program within its limits. He stressed the need for improved accountability and quality of care, ensuring that citizens receive timely and efficient healthcare without inconvenience.