Contents
- Healthcare Infrastructure
- Three Tiered Structure in the District
- Age-Old Practices & Remedies
- NGOs and Initiatives
- Universal Versatile Society
- Graphs
- Healthcare Facilities and Services
- A. Public and Govt-Aided Medical Facilities
- B. Private Healthcare Facilities
- C. Approved vs Working Anganwadi
- D. Anganwadi Building Types
- E. Anganwadi Workers
- F. Patients in In-Patients Department
- G. Patients in Outpatients Department
- H. Outpatient-to-Inpatient Ratio
- I. Patients Treated in Public Facilities
- J. Operations Conducted
- K. Hysterectomies Performed
- L. Share of Households with Access to Health Amenities
- Morbidity and Mortality
- A. Reported Deaths
- B. Cause of Death
- C. Reported Child and Infant Deaths
- D. Reported Infant Deaths
- E. Select Causes of Infant Death
- F. Number of Children Diseased
- G. Population with High Blood Sugar
- H. Population with Very High Blood Sugar
- I. Population with Mildly Elevated Blood Pressure
- J. Population with Moderately or Severely High Hypertension
- K. Women Examined for Cancer
- L. Alcohol and Tobacco Consumption
- Maternal and Newborn Health
- A. Reported Deliveries
- B. Institutional Births: Public vs Private
- C. Home Births: Skilled vs Non-Skilled Attendants
- D. Live Birth Rate
- E. Still Birth Rate
- F. Maternal Deaths
- G. Registered Births
- H. C-section Deliveries: Public vs Private
- I. Institutional Deliveries through C-Section
- J. Deliveries through C-Section: Public vs Private Facilities
- K. Reported Abortions
- L. Medical Terminations of Pregnancy: Public vs Private
- M. MTPs in Public Institutions before and after 12 Weeks
- N. Average Out of Pocket Expenditure per Delivery in Public Health Facilities
- O. Registrations for Antenatal Care
- P. Antenatal Care Registrations Done in First Trimester
- Q. Iron Folic Acid Consumption Among Pregnant Women
- R. Access to Postnatal Care from Health Personnel Within 2 Days of Delivery
- S. Children Breastfed within One Hour of Birth
- T. Children (6-23 months) Receiving an Adequate Diet
- U. Sex Ratio at Birth
- V. Births Registered with Civil Authority
- W. Institutional Deliveries through C-section
- X. C-section Deliveries: Public vs Private
- Family Planning
- A. Population Using Family Planning Methods
- B. Usage Rate of Select Family Planning Methods
- C. Sterilizations Conducted (Public vs Private Facilities)
- D. Vasectomies
- E. Tubectomies
- F. Contraceptives Distributed
- G. IUD Insertions: Public vs Private
- H. Female Sterilization Rate
- I. Women’s Unmet Need for Family Planning
- J. Fertile Couples in Family Welfare Programs
- K. Family Welfare Centers
- L. Progress of Family Welfare Programs
- Immunization
- A. Vaccinations under the Maternal and Childcare Program
- B. Infants Given the Oral Polio Vaccine
- C. Infants Given the Bacillus Calmette Guerin (BCG) Vaccine
- D. Infants Given Hepatitis Vaccine (Birth Dose)
- E. Infants Given the Pentavalent Vaccines
- F. Infants Given the Measles or Measles Rubella Vaccines
- G. Infants Given the Rotavirus Vaccines
- H. Fully Immunized Children
- I. Adverse Effects of Immunization
- J. Percentage of Children Fully Immunized
- K. Vaccination Rate (Children Aged 12 to 23 months)
- L. Children Primarily Vaccinated in (Public vs Private Health Facilities)
- Nutrition
- A. Children with Nutritional Deficits or Excess
- B. Population Overweight or Obese
- C. Population with Low BMI
- D. Prevalence of Anaemia
- E. Moderately Anaemic Women
- F. Women with Severe Anaemia being Treated at an Institution
- G. Malnourishment Among Infants in Anganwadis
- Sources
WASHIM
Health
Last updated on 19 October 2026. Help us improve the information on this page by clicking on suggest edits or writing to us.
Washim’s healthcare landscape, like many other regions across India, is shaped by a mix of indigenous and Western medical practices. For centuries, indigenous knowledge and treatments provided by practitioners such as hakims and vaidyas have formed the foundation of healthcare in the region. This long standing relationship between communities and their natural environment played a key role in shaping the district’s early medical traditions. Over time, its landscape has gradually evolved with the introduction and expansion of more specialized medical services.
Healthcare Infrastructure
Much like other regions in India, Washim’s healthcare infrastructure follows a multi-tiered system that involves both public and private sectors. Currently, the public healthcare system is tiered into primary, secondary, and tertiary levels. Primary care is provided through Sub Centres and Primary Health Centres (PHCs), while secondary care is managed by Community Health Centres (CHCs) and Sub-District hospitals. Tertiary care, the highest level, includes Medical Colleges and District Hospitals. This system has been shaped and refined over time, influenced by national healthcare reforms.
Supporting this structure is a network of Accredited Social Health Activists (ASHAs) who, as described by the National Health Mission, serve as “an interface between the community and the public health system.” Over time, this multi-layered healthcare model has been continuously shaped and refined by national healthcare policies and reforms, with the aim of improving service delivery and health outcomes across regions.
Three Tiered Structure in the District
Historically, Washim was part of the larger Akola district before it was carved out as a separate district. Although detailed records are limited, early medical services in the region likely included government-established dispensaries and small rural health units, similar to other districts during the British period.
Today, the District Civil Hospital in Washim remains as a major facility in the district, which provides emergency care, outpatient and inpatient services, and some specialised treatments. In addition, a Sub-District Hospital operates in Karanja block and a Community Health Centre serves the Risod area. Together, these facilities form part of the wider three-tiered structure alongside Primary Health Centres and Sub Centres spread across rural areas.
![District Hospital, Washim[1]](/media/statistic/images/maharashtra/washim/health/district-hospital-washim1-a31df09a.png)
Over the years, private hospitals and smaller clinics have gradually emerged in Washim, providing additional services alongside the government network. Some of these facilities now offer multispecialty care and alternative treatments such as Ayurveda. Among them, notably, the Shrikrupa Hospital is known for providing non-surgical kidney care using traditional Ayurvedic methods.
There have been many reports that indicate that the district continues to face persistent issues in basic capacity and maintenance. The District Annual Plan (2020–21) noted that more than half of the sanctioned posts for Medical Officers, Staff Nurses and Auxiliary Nurse Midwives remained vacant at the time. The Sub-District Hospital in Karanja block, although designated for 100 beds, continued to run with only 50 due to staff shortages. The Community Health Centre in Risod, with space for 30 beds, was also reported to be in poor condition.
Age-Old Practices & Remedies
Before the introduction of Western medical systems and the formal three-tiered healthcare structure now in place, communities in Washim relied on local medicinal knowledge and household remedies for everyday health needs. India has long maintained a pluralistic health tradition, where practices such as Ayurveda, Unani, and folk medicine have shaped family and community care. Many of these older practices remain in use today, passed down through generations.
In Washim district, various plants continue to be used for minor ailments. Brahmi leaves are locally known for managing menstrual discomfort. Lasun Kand leaves are used for treating perforations in the eardrum, while Tarota seeds are used to help ease asthma symptoms.
![Bramhi leaves[2]](/media/statistic/images/maharashtra/washim/health/bramhi-leaves2-1294483c.png)
A distinctive household practice, that locals speak of in the district, involves preparing a Kadha using two varieties of local crabs, bhora khekada and kala khekada, boiled with turmeric and salt. This crab-based decoction is used by some indigenous communities for general ailments, showing how natural resources are adapted into community health routines alongside more familiar plant-based treatments.
NGOs and Initiatives
The determinants of health and health outcomes, as the World Health Organization (WHO) elaborates, are not solely shaped by more than just medical factors and healthcare services. The organization uses the term “social determinants of health (SDH)” to refer to the “non-medical factors that influence health outcomes.” These non-medical factors can be sanitation, nutrition, community well-being, or, as the WHO outlines, income and social protection, food security, access to quality healthcare, and more.
While there have been ongoing efforts to strengthen Washim district’s healthcare infrastructure, certain areas still face challenges, particularly in addressing these broader health determinants. In response, non-governmental organizations have emerged as vital partners, working alongside public health systems to develop innovative, grassroots-level approaches that bridge these gaps.
Universal Versatile Society
The Universal Versatile Society (UVS) is a non-profit organisation working on community development in Washim. Accredited by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD), and holding Special Consultative Status with the United Nations Economic and Social Council, UVS undertakes activities across several social sectors.
Its programmes are shaped by local fieldwork and data collection and address areas such as regenerative agriculture, education, mental health, women’s empowerment and support for the elderly.
![Universal Versatile Society at a Mental Health awareness session.[3]](/media/statistic/images/maharashtra/washim/health/universal-versatile-society-at-a-mental-healt_bc0mFRE.png)
A key focus for UVS in Washim is mental health, particularly among farmers who often face high levels of stress. The organisation’s approach is structured in phases that include promoting positive mental health, identifying suicide risk, managing risk cases, and training community members. By creating local awareness and offering support systems, UVS contributes to improving mental health care and resilience in the district.
Graphs
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Healthcare Facilities and Services
A. Public and Govt-Aided Medical Facilities
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B. Private Healthcare Facilities
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C. Approved vs Working Anganwadi
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D. Anganwadi Building Types
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E. Anganwadi Workers
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F. Patients in In-Patients Department
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G. Patients in Outpatients Department
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H. Outpatient-to-Inpatient Ratio
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I. Patients Treated in Public Facilities
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J. Operations Conducted
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K. Hysterectomies Performed
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L. Share of Households with Access to Health Amenities
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Morbidity and Mortality
A. Reported Deaths
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B. Cause of Death
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C. Reported Child and Infant Deaths
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D. Reported Infant Deaths
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E. Select Causes of Infant Death
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F. Number of Children Diseased
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G. Population with High Blood Sugar
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H. Population with Very High Blood Sugar
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I. Population with Mildly Elevated Blood Pressure
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J. Population with Moderately or Severely High Hypertension
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K. Women Examined for Cancer
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L. Alcohol and Tobacco Consumption
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Maternal and Newborn Health
A. Reported Deliveries
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B. Institutional Births: Public vs Private
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C. Home Births: Skilled vs Non-Skilled Attendants
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D. Live Birth Rate
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E. Still Birth Rate
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F. Maternal Deaths
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G. Registered Births
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H. C-section Deliveries: Public vs Private
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I. Institutional Deliveries through C-Section
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J. Deliveries through C-Section: Public vs Private Facilities
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K. Reported Abortions
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L. Medical Terminations of Pregnancy: Public vs Private
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M. MTPs in Public Institutions before and after 12 Weeks
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N. Average Out of Pocket Expenditure per Delivery in Public Health Facilities
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O. Registrations for Antenatal Care
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P. Antenatal Care Registrations Done in First Trimester
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Q. Iron Folic Acid Consumption Among Pregnant Women
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R. Access to Postnatal Care from Health Personnel Within 2 Days of Delivery
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S. Children Breastfed within One Hour of Birth
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T. Children (6-23 months) Receiving an Adequate Diet
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U. Sex Ratio at Birth
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V. Births Registered with Civil Authority
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W. Institutional Deliveries through C-section
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X. C-section Deliveries: Public vs Private
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Family Planning
A. Population Using Family Planning Methods
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B. Usage Rate of Select Family Planning Methods
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C. Sterilizations Conducted (Public vs Private Facilities)
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D. Vasectomies
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E. Tubectomies
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F. Contraceptives Distributed
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G. IUD Insertions: Public vs Private
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H. Female Sterilization Rate
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I. Women’s Unmet Need for Family Planning
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J. Fertile Couples in Family Welfare Programs
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K. Family Welfare Centers
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L. Progress of Family Welfare Programs
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Immunization
A. Vaccinations under the Maternal and Childcare Program
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B. Infants Given the Oral Polio Vaccine
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C. Infants Given the Bacillus Calmette Guerin (BCG) Vaccine
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D. Infants Given Hepatitis Vaccine (Birth Dose)
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E. Infants Given the Pentavalent Vaccines
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F. Infants Given the Measles or Measles Rubella Vaccines
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G. Infants Given the Rotavirus Vaccines
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H. Fully Immunized Children
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I. Adverse Effects of Immunization
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J. Percentage of Children Fully Immunized
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K. Vaccination Rate (Children Aged 12 to 23 months)
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L. Children Primarily Vaccinated in (Public vs Private Health Facilities)
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Nutrition
A. Children with Nutritional Deficits or Excess
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B. Population Overweight or Obese
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C. Population with Low BMI
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D. Prevalence of Anaemia
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E. Moderately Anaemic Women
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F. Women with Severe Anaemia being Treated at an Institution
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G. Malnourishment Among Infants in Anganwadis
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Sources
Gokhale Institute of Politics and Economics (GIPE). 2019. Public Infrastructure and Policy Report: Washim District 2018-19. GIPE, Pune.https://gipe.ac.in/wp-content/uploads/2024/0…
Government of Maharashtra. District Civil Hospital, Washim. Washim District Official Website.https://washim.gov.in/en/public-utility/dist…
M Choksi, B. Patil et al. 2016. Health systems in India. Vol 36 (Suppl 3). Journal of Perinatology.https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC514…
National Health Mission (NHM). "About Accredited Social Health Activist (ASHA)." National Health Mission, India.https://nhm.gov.in/index1.php?lang=1&level=1…
Social determinants of health. WHO.https://www.who.int/health-topics/social-det…
Universal Versatile Society. About Us. Universal Versatile Society.https://www.uvsociety.org/about-us
Universal Versatile Society. Mental Health Initiatives. Universal Versatile Society.https://www.uvsociety.org/areas-of-work/ment…
Last updated on 19 October 2026. Help us improve the information on this page by clicking on suggest edits or writing to us.