Varanasi tops Uttar Pradesh Health Ranking Dashboard for August
Varanasi secures the top spot in the August Uttar Pradesh Health Rankings Dashboard, showing a massive 30.65% improvement in key health indicators.
Varanasi has emerged as the leader in the August Uttar Pradesh Health Rankings Dashboard, securing the top position among all districts in the state. The district's performance showed a significant surge, with officials attributing this success to rigorous monitoring and the synchronized efforts of frontline health workers.
Significant jump in performance
According to the latest data from the Health Department's dashboard for August 2026, Varanasi achieved a combined score of 0.81. This marks a remarkable 30.65 percent increase compared to the scores recorded in July. The ranking system evaluates districts based on critical health metrics, including maternal and child health, vaccination coverage, institutional deliveries, family planning, and disease screening.
Key health indicators for Varanasi
The district demonstrated exceptional results across several vital healthcare categories:
- Maternal Care: 100% of pregnant women received four or more ANC and haemoglobin tests.
- Institutional Deliveries: The district achieved a 95.95% rate for deliveries in medical facilities.
- Immunisation: A 97.98% achievement rate for complete immunisation was recorded, alongside 100% achievement for HBNC visits for newborns.
- Disease Screening: Varanasi achieved a 100% rate for both TB notification and HIV screening among pregnant women.
The data also highlighted specific surgical trends, with 31.01% of Community Health Centres (CHCs) reporting 70% C-sections, and 65.19% of district hospitals reporting 30% C-sections. Additionally, the district recorded a 1.21 acceptance rate for permanent family planning methods and a 17.43 rate for reversible methods per 1000 eligible couples.
A victory for healthcare workers
Chief Medical Officer Dr. NP Singh credited the district's success to the "continuous monitoring of health services, quality services, and the coordinated efforts of health workers." He noted that while this top ranking serves as a source of inspiration, the department remains focused on areas that require further refinement.
"The rankings will be used as an inspiration for continued improvement in every health indicator," Dr. Singh stated. He emphasized that indicators requiring further attention will be reviewed regularly to ensure sustained progress.
The CMO extended his congratulations to the entire medical team, including medical officers, health workers, ASHAs, and ANMs. He reaffirmed that the department's priority remains the quality of healthcare services and ensuring public satisfaction through consistent effort.
Following Varanasi, the districts of Muzaffarnagar and Lucknow followed closely, both recording the same scores in the dashboard.