Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis announced that Maharashtra is implementing innovative initiatives to boost maternal and child healthcare. The newly inaugurated Shri Sathya Sai Sanjeevani Centre in Kharghar aims to enhance pediatric cardiac care and strengthen the public health system
CM Fadnavis. (File pic)
Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Tuesday said that Maharashtra is witnessing steady progress in maternal and child healthcare through a series of innovative initiatives aimed at strengthening the public health system across the state.
As part of these efforts, the Chief Minister inaugurated the Shri Sathya Sai Sanjeevani Centre set up on CIDCO land in Kharghar, Navi Mumbai.
As per the official statement, the facility is expected to play a key role in providing advanced cardiac care to children, particularly those from economically weaker sections.
2D-Echo camps conducted across 36 districts
Under the state’s health initiatives and the Rashtriya Bal Swasthya Karyakram (RBSK), large-scale 2D-Echo screening camps were conducted across all 36 districts. A total of 2,507 children underwent 2D-echo examinations at district hospitals, carried out by expert cardiologists.
Officials further stated that 3,226 children diagnosed with Congenital Heart Disease (CHD) have received treatment at the Sanjeevani Centre after being referred by RBSK teams.
The government is also focusing on underserved and tribal regions. The Sanjeevani Centre has adopted tribal-dominated talukas such as Junnar in the Pune district and Jawali in the Satara district to implement targeted healthcare interventions. Moreover, Urban health services in Pune’s slum areas are also being strengthened, while expansion plans are underway for Panvel taluka in Raigad.
In the Vidarbha region, districts such as Chandrapur, Yavatmal, and Nagpur are currently hosting mega screening camps to identify children suffering from congenital heart conditions. These initiatives aim to ensure early detection and treatment, especially for children living in remote and rural areas.
The state has also rolled out targeted health projects in Navi Mumbai for children of construction workers and brick kiln labourers. Additionally, a screening programme for non-communicable diseases (NCDs) and cancer has also been launched for Anganwadi workers, marking a broader push toward preventive healthcare.
To support these initiatives, the government has trained over 3,500 frontline health workers, including ASHA workers, Anganwadi staff, auxiliary nurses, and medical officers. Authorities believe this capacity-building effort will further strengthen service delivery and improve health outcomes across Maharashtra.
The Chief Minister emphasised that these combined efforts are helping create a more inclusive, accessible, and robust healthcare system for the state’s most vulnerable populations.
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