More than 200 recently constructed primary health centres (PHCs) and sub-centres in Maharashtra are underused due to a lack of finances for needed supplies and staff, according to a top public health official. Keeping in mind that PHCs and sub-centres are critical components of the rural healthcare system, serving as the first responders during medical emergencies and disease epidemics in villages, they do provide affordable treatment. They oversee national health activities, including immunisation drives, and offer critical care to women and children.

As per PTI, some PHCs and sub-centres erected over the last four years have remained inoperable due to a lack of finances for furniture, power, and staffing, according to the officials.