The health department has been conducting health check-ups for children aged 0 to 18 years in the district’s 4,465 schools. Out of 7.5 lakh students, 6,45,817 have been examined in the last six months. The department has provided free treatment for children with heart disease and ear problems, ensuring better healthcare access for students. 

The initiative is part of the National Child Health Programme (NCHP), which conducts annual health check-ups for children in Anganwadis and government schools. The first phase runs from April to September, while the second phase is from October to March. Medical officers and staff visit schools to diagnose birth defects, vitamin deficiencies, developmental delays, and other health issues. 

In the 2024-25 session, 2,29,399 children (aged 0-6 years) and 6,45,817 students (aged 6-18 years) were examined in Nashik district. Ear surgeries for children under two years were performed free of cost, saving families ₹5-7 lakh, which would have been the expense in private hospitals. The department with the help of Private hospitals completed these surgeries. These treatments are provided under the Mahatma Phule Jan Arogya Yojana, ensuring quality healthcare for underprivileged children. 

The health department is in the final stages of developing an online tracking system to consolidate students' health records. This digital health card will store medical history and allow students to access their health information even after they leave school. 

 Dr Charudatta Shinde, District Surgeon, Nashik, said, "Currently, we are working on centralizing students' health records. Once the online system is developed, it will enable easier and faster medical treatment."