After decades of persistent advocacy and struggle, Mumbai's Mankhurd area is set to receive a 410-bed multi-speciality hospital in Lallubhai Compound, a significant development for a community that has long been deprived of adequate healthcare facilities.
Lallubhai Compound houses over 45,000 residents, many of whom were relocated from various parts of Mumbai in the early 2000s due to infrastructure projects. Despite this substantial population, the area has historically lacked essential amenities, particularly in healthcare. A 2018 study by Doctors for You revealed that 8-10% of households in the vicinity had at least one member suffering from tuberculosis, underscoring the pressing need for medical services.
The new hospital, constructed by the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA), comprises two ground-plus-nine-floor buildings and an eight-story staff quarters. The facility is slated to be handed over to the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) in September, nearly a decade after its initial proposal. Currently, the buildings remain unoccupied as the BMC has recently floated a tender inviting bids to operate the hospital under a public-private partnership model. The deadline for bid submission is March 27, after which it will take a few months to commence outpatient services and approximately a year to begin surgical operations.
Residents have long faced challenges due to the absence of nearby quality healthcare facilities. The closest option, Shatabdi Hospital in Shivaji Nagar, is often bypassed in favor of Rajawadi Hospital, located 5 kilometers away, or other city hospitals perceived to offer better care. This situation has led to delays in treatment and additional hardships for patients and their families.
The establishment of this hospital is the culmination of years of persistent efforts by the community, who engaged with local corporators, Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs), and Members of Parliament (MPs) to advocate for improved civic amenities, with healthcare being a primary focus. The realization of this project marks a significant milestone in addressing the healthcare needs of Mankhurd's residents and exemplifies the impact of sustained community activism.
Source: The Times of India
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Lallubhai Compound houses over 45,000 residents, many of whom were relocated from various parts of Mumbai in the early 2000s due to infrastructure projects. Despite this substantial population, the area has historically lacked essential amenities, particularly in healthcare. A 2018 study by Doctors for You revealed that 8-10% of households in the vicinity had at least one member suffering from tuberculosis, underscoring the pressing need for medical services.
The new hospital, constructed by the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA), comprises two ground-plus-nine-floor buildings and an eight-story staff quarters. The facility is slated to be handed over to the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) in September, nearly a decade after its initial proposal. Currently, the buildings remain unoccupied as the BMC has recently floated a tender inviting bids to operate the hospital under a public-private partnership model. The deadline for bid submission is March 27, after which it will take a few months to commence outpatient services and approximately a year to begin surgical operations.
Residents have long faced challenges due to the absence of nearby quality healthcare facilities. The closest option, Shatabdi Hospital in Shivaji Nagar, is often bypassed in favor of Rajawadi Hospital, located 5 kilometers away, or other city hospitals perceived to offer better care. This situation has led to delays in treatment and additional hardships for patients and their families.
The establishment of this hospital is the culmination of years of persistent efforts by the community, who engaged with local corporators, Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs), and Members of Parliament (MPs) to advocate for improved civic amenities, with healthcare being a primary focus. The realization of this project marks a significant milestone in addressing the healthcare needs of Mankhurd's residents and exemplifies the impact of sustained community activism.
Source: The Times of India
#healthcarestartup #dseidehealthcarenetwork
After decades of persistent advocacy and struggle, Mumbai's Mankhurd area is set to receive a 410-bed multi-speciality hospital in Lallubhai Compound, a significant development for a community that has long been deprived of adequate healthcare facilities.
Lallubhai Compound houses over 45,000 residents, many of whom were relocated from various parts of Mumbai in the early 2000s due to infrastructure projects. Despite this substantial population, the area has historically lacked essential amenities, particularly in healthcare. A 2018 study by Doctors for You revealed that 8-10% of households in the vicinity had at least one member suffering from tuberculosis, underscoring the pressing need for medical services.
The new hospital, constructed by the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA), comprises two ground-plus-nine-floor buildings and an eight-story staff quarters. The facility is slated to be handed over to the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) in September, nearly a decade after its initial proposal. Currently, the buildings remain unoccupied as the BMC has recently floated a tender inviting bids to operate the hospital under a public-private partnership model. The deadline for bid submission is March 27, after which it will take a few months to commence outpatient services and approximately a year to begin surgical operations.
Residents have long faced challenges due to the absence of nearby quality healthcare facilities. The closest option, Shatabdi Hospital in Shivaji Nagar, is often bypassed in favor of Rajawadi Hospital, located 5 kilometers away, or other city hospitals perceived to offer better care. This situation has led to delays in treatment and additional hardships for patients and their families.
The establishment of this hospital is the culmination of years of persistent efforts by the community, who engaged with local corporators, Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs), and Members of Parliament (MPs) to advocate for improved civic amenities, with healthcare being a primary focus. The realization of this project marks a significant milestone in addressing the healthcare needs of Mankhurd's residents and exemplifies the impact of sustained community activism.
Source: The Times of India
#healthcarestartup #dseidehealthcarenetwork
