Yadgir
A major gap in healthcare delivery has been exposed in Yadgir district, where thousands of children identified with illnesses under a government health screening programme are yet to receive treatment.
Data from the Rashtriya Bal Swasthya Karyakram (RBSK) shows that out of 23,105 children screened across the district, 9,910 were referred for treatment due to various health conditions. However, only 1,189 children actually received medical care, leaving 8,721 children untreated despite being diagnosed.
The screenings, conducted between April 2025 and May 16, 2026, covered government schools, aided institutions and anganwadi centres. Health teams identified a wide range of conditions, including anaemia, malnutrition, skin diseases, dental problems, ear infections, vitamin deficiencies, vision issues and congenital disorders.
Among the diagnosed cases, 5,102 boys and 4,806 girls were referred for treatment, but nearly 90% of them did not receive follow-up care. In several categories, treatment coverage remained extremely low.
For example, 1,392 children were found with Vitamin A and B complex deficiencies, but only 128 received treatment. Similarly, out of 1,736 children diagnosed with skin diseases, only 228 were treated. Dental problems affected 1,784 children, yet only 241 received care. Ear infections and vision defects also showed similarly low treatment rates.
Alarmingly, children with congenital conditions such as cleft lip remain largely untreated. At least 13 such cases were identified, but no corrective treatment has been reported so far.
The situation is most severe in the undivided Yadgir taluk, where out of 3,723 children referred for treatment, only four received medical attention.
Health officials said the gap is largely due to lack of follow-up by parents despite referrals and instructions from health workers. They added that monthly health camps will be organised to bring doctors directly to communities and improve access to treatment.
However, the figures highlight serious concerns about the effectiveness of follow-up systems and the delivery of healthcare services under government welfare programmes in the district.
