Pune: PCMC Ranks Second in State Health Services, PMC Third

The Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC) has secured the second position and Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) the third in healthcare and medical services, according to a survey conducted by the Director of Health Services, Maharashtra. The public health department evaluated the overall performance of all 27 municipal corporations in the state, with Sangli Municipal Corporation standing first.

PCMC scored 38.93%, PMC 35.11%, and Sangli Municipal Corporation topped with 41.26%.

Dr. Vaishali Jadhav, assistant health officer of PMC, highlighted the significant improvement in PMC’s ranking over the past few years. “The ranking of PMC a couple of years back was 25, and with lots of efforts, it was brought to rank three last year,” she said. She expressed optimism about further improvements, stating, “PMC currently stands in third place, but in the coming days, the performance will be improved. We are working on the same.”

Last year, Sangli Municipal Corporation stood first, Kolhapur Municipal Corporation second, and PMC secured third place, while PCMC ranked fifth.

Shekhar Singh, municipal commissioner of PCMC, attributed the high ranking to the medical department’s high-quality treatment services and successful implementation of various health programs by central and state governments. “PCMC’s medical department has been delivering high-quality treatment services to its citizens. The successful implementation of various health programmes by the central and state governments has significantly contributed to its high ranking,” Singh said.

The survey evaluated various health initiatives such as child health, family planning, dengue, HIV, and other diseases. It also considered the financial allocation for medical services by the municipal corporations and the quality of treatment provided in hospitals and clinics.

Dr. Laxman Gophane, health officer of PCMC, emphasized the accessibility and quality of medical facilities in the city. “To ensure that the city’s residents have access to high-quality medical facilities and that poor patients receive free treatment, the municipal corporation has opened several hospitals. Municipal doctors and staff provide excellent services at free and affordable rates, and these facilities are being expanded as needed. The services provided by municipal hospitals have resulted in high levels of satisfaction among patients and citizens,” Gophane said.