Focus on preventive care, early diagnosis, and improved maternal wellness through community outreach
Pune: MatCare Maternity & Child Hospital marked its first anniversary with the launch of Janani Arogya Shibir in Pune, aimed at strengthening access to timely and expert-led maternal healthcare services.
The event was inaugurated by Hon’ble Shri Mansukh Mandaviya, Union Cabinet Minister, Government of India, who released the ANC handbook and formally launched the 100-camp network reaching communities across Pune. Senior leadership, including Dr. Nikhil Yadav, CEO, MatCare; Dr. Pravin Thokal, Gynaecologist, MatCare Pune; Dr. Vrushali Bichkar, National Neonatology Head, MatCare; Dr. Amol Lunkad, Medical Superintendent, MatCare and Zonal Business Director, Indira IVF; and Dr. Ishita Lunkad, Facility Director, MatCare, attended the successful launch.
Janani Arogya Shibir brings free antenatal and women’s health consultations directly to communities through the 100 antenatal camps across Pune on the same day, while the ANC handbook provides lasting guidance for expectant mothers. Through this comprehensive initiative, MatCare aims to encourage preventive care, early diagnosis, and greater awareness around maternal wellness across Pune.
Hon’ble Shri Mansukh Mandaviya shared, “The launch of Janani Arogya Shibir with 100 antenatal camps and an ANC handbook represents a transformative step in maternal healthcare delivery. This collaboration demonstrates how public-private partnerships can scale essential health services to the community level, strengthening India’s maternal health infrastructure.”
Nitiz Murdia, Managing Director, Indira IVF added “The celebration of MatCare’s first anniversary has become even more special with the Janani Arogya Shibhir initiative. Our aim is to bring care closer to women who need it most. By reaching communities across Pune on the same day, we are working to make antenatal support more accessible, more timely, and easier for families to access when they need it”
On the occasion, Dr. Nikhil Yadav, CEO, MatCare, said, “At MatCare, our vision is to make quality maternity and child healthcare more accessible, compassionate, and clinically robust for every family. As we mark MatCare’s first anniversary in Pune, Janani Arogya Shibhir reflects our commitment to extending expert-led support beyond hospital walls and creating greater awareness around timely antenatal and women’s healthcare.”
Dr. Amol Lunkad, Medical Superintendent, MatCare and Zonal Business Director, Indira IVF, said, “Healthcare outreach initiatives like Janani Arogya Shibhir are essential in addressing gaps in awareness and access at the community level. MatCare remains focused on building a trusted ecosystem of specialised care that supports women at every stage of their healthcare journey.”
Dr. Ishita Lunkad, Facility Director, MatCare, said, “This initiative is not only about free check-ups, but also about creating a supportive and informed environment for women and families. It is an important step in strengthening community engagement and reinforcing MatCare’s patient-first approach in Pune.”
Dr. Pravin Thokal, Gynaecologist, MatCare Pune, added, “Regular antenatal evaluation and timely women’s health screening play a critical role in improving outcomes for both mothers and babies. Through Janani Arogya Shibhir, the aim is to help women access the right guidance at the right time and build confidence around informed healthcare decisions.”
Dr. Vrushali Bichkar, National Neonatology Head, MatCare, said, “Maternal health and newborn health are deeply connected. Greater awareness, early screening, and specialist intervention during pregnancy can significantly contribute to safer deliveries and healthier neonatal outcomes.”
With Janani Arogya Shibhir, MatCare continues to strengthen its role as a dedicated maternity and child healthcare provider while expanding meaningful community outreach in Pune. The initiative aligns with the hospital’s broader focus on expert-led care, awareness-building, and improving maternal and women’s healthcare access through thoughtful, localised interventions.
