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PCMC ranks first in state for maternal and child health, immunization initiative
PCMC’s focused efforts in improving healthcare infrastructure, expanding outreach services, and ensuring timely medical interventions have led to this achievement, said officials.

THE Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC) has secured the first rank among municipal corporations in the state in the maternal and child health and routine immunisation initiative conducted by the state health department from April 2024 to January 2025.
The assessment evaluated municipal corporations across key indicators, including early registration of pregnant women, antenatal check-ups, maternal vaccinations, institutional deliveries, newborn care, and immunization rates. PCMC’s focused efforts in improving healthcare infrastructure, expanding outreach services, and ensuring timely medical interventions have led to this achievement, said officials.
Expressing his appreciation, municipal commissioner Shekhar Singh said, “Achieving the first rank in this crucial health initiative highlights our commitment to strengthening maternal and child healthcare services. This recognition is a result of the dedication of our medical teams, ASHA workers, and health officials who have worked tirelessly to ensure comprehensive care for women and children. PCMC will continue to enhance its healthcare framework to maintain and improve these outcomes.”
Additional commissioner Vijaykumar Khorate said, “Achieving the top position in public health management across the state is a significant milestone for Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation. Our focus will always remain on providing high-quality and timely healthcare services to citizens. In future, we aim to further strengthen healthcare services through digital health management, modern health centres, and extensive immunization programmes.”
Emphasizing the importance of systematic planning and execution, PCMC’s medical officer (health) Dr. Laxman Gophane said, “Our healthcare teams have worked relentlessly to ensure high antenatal care coverage, safe deliveries, and full immunization for children. The top ranking validates the effectiveness of our initiatives, and we will continue refining our strategies to further improve accessibility and quality of care.”
In maternal and child health initiative, following Pimpri Chinchwad is Kolhapur at second spot, Solapur (third), Navi Mumbai (fourth), Sangli (fifth) and Pune (sixth).
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