“We had invited expressions of interest to rent private hospitals in October. Shushrusha Hospital of Vikhroli submitted a proposal. We are studying it, after which we will decide on a rent amount,” said a BMC official.

Additional Municipal Commissioner Dr Sanjeev Kumar said, “Our team is working on a proposal. A decision on this can be taken in the next 15 days.” A member of the directorial board of Sushrusha Hospital Suresh Sarnobat said, “We had submitted our proposal. Now they will make a decision.”

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“The hospital has a 160-bed capacity. We will use their infrastructure while our doctors will be deputed there. This is the first-time BMC is renting a private hospital.” said a BMC official. Another official said the BMC has decided to redevelop Phule hospital and the new hospital will have 500 beds.

‘Complete process soon’

“BMC should complete this process to rent the hospital quickly. Also, the new hospital should be constructed soon,” said Dr Yogesh Bhalerao, a local resident who had participated in the hunger strike.

2018
Year Mahatma Jyotiba Phule hospital was shut