PMC to Enhance Healthcare Services: Three Hospitals to Offer Speciality Care
Amidst the rising demand for medical services, the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) is set to bolster its healthcare infrastructure by expanding services in three of its hospitals. This strategic move comes as a response to the increasing number of patients seeking medical care. In an effort to provide specialized medical care and diagnostics, PMC has opted to collaborate with private healthcare providers who will offer these services at affordable rates.
The three hospitals selected for this upgrade are the Sanjay Gandhi Hospital located in Bopodi, Dr. Dalvi Hospital in Shivajinagar, and the Late Murlidhar Pandurang Laigude Dispensary in Dhayari. PMC officials have chosen these hospitals due to their underutilization or non-utilization status, making them ideal candidates for transformation.
According to Dr. Bhagwan Pawar, the Health Officer of PMC, the city currently has only one general hospital, Kamala Nehru Hospital. However, recognizing the need for specialized healthcare services, PMC has decided to introduce both general and specialty medical services at the selected hospitals. The proposal for this initiative is in the process of being submitted for approval to the commissioner.
The plan not only includes the addition of specialized medical services but also an upgrade to the existing facilities and bed capacities of these hospitals. The Late Murlidhar Pandurang Laigude Dispensary, which currently accommodates 15 beds, will see an increase to 50 beds. Dr. Dalvi Hospital, with its current capacity of 20 beds, will be upgraded to 75 beds. Sanjay Gandhi Hospital, which presently does not have any beds, will offer 100 beds to patients. These hospitals will also be equipped with comprehensive lab testing and screening facilities.
Dr. Sanjeev Wavare, Assistant Health Officer of PMC, explained the operational model of this initiative. PMC will provide the infrastructure, while the private players will cover the costs associated with treatment, diagnostics, and manpower. The upgraded hospitals will offer an array of medical specialties, including cardiology, neurology, pediatrics, and radiology. Patients can expect to receive treatment at rates equivalent to the Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS) rates, and those belonging to the economically disadvantaged class will receive treatment either for free or at subsidized rates.
