Mumbai: A meeting was organised today to familiarise the newly elected members of the Health Committee with the healthcare facilities provided by the Mumbai Municipal Corporation. Heads of various departments like major hospitals, public health department, suburban hospitals which are part of the health system of the Municipal Corporation made detailed presentations before the members of the Health Committee. On this occasion, Health Committee Chairman Harish Bhaginde directed the Mumbai Municipal Corporation administration to disseminate and expand the healthcare facilities provided by the Municipal Corporation more effectively at the local level.

The meeting was attended by all the members of the Health Committee, Deputy Commissioner (Public Health). Sharad Uday, Director (Major Hospitals and Medical Colleges) Dr. Shailesh Mohte, Deans of all major hospitals, concerned officers of various sub-departments of the Health Department were present. Information about the health sector services provided by major hospitals and medical colleges, Public Health Department, suburban hospitals under the Mumbai Municipal Corporation were presented in detail through a presentation. Information about the location of hospitals in the health system, number of beds, staff capacity, etc. was presented on this occasion. Along with this, information about the ongoing infrastructure development works to empower the health system, engineering works to increase the capacity of hospitals, increase in bed capacity, etc. was provided during the presentation. Information about the health facilities provided in slums through the Public Health Department system was also presented. Apart from this, information about various initiatives for blood pressure, diabetes, healthy diet, yoga was also provided to the members. Information about various medical facilities provided by the health system in health institutions should be disseminated to the general public. Accordingly, Health Committee Chairman Harish directed the Mumbai Municipal Corporation administration to further promote and expand health facilities at the local level. Creating more awareness about diseases like tuberculosis, the Health Committee members suggested that special efforts be made in some wards regarding the facilities available and treatment as well as diagnosis.

Mumbai: Maharashtra Samajwadi Party leader and MLA Abu Asim Azmi has made a serious allegation in the Assembly and demanded strict action against BJP leader Kirit Somaiya. He said that BJP leaders are targeting Muslim-majority areas due to their hateful agenda, due to which the certificates of 355 children in Malegaon have been cancelled. Malegaon Corporation has examined 3,411 certificates, in which the certificates of 355 children have been cancelled. These children are between the ages of 5 and 7. In such a situation, it is difficult for these children to get admission in school and their future is in danger of being bleak. He said that BJP leaders are creating an atmosphere of hatred in the name of Bangladeshi Rohingyas, while there is nothing like that. An SIT was formed in Malegaon on this issue and an investigation was started, but so far the SIT has not submitted a report. This report should be made public soon. BJP leader Kirit Somaiya is targeting Malegaon in his hateful politics. Just because it is a Muslim majority area, Malegaon is being called a hub for terrorists and Rohingya Bangladeshi infiltrators. How have the hate-based politicians forgotten that Malegaon is a historic city of martyrs? The issuance of birth certificates of children has been stopped, which deprives the child of admission in schools. Birth certificates issued earlier are also being cancelled. If an SIT has been conducted to investigate these allegations, the information should be made public and action should be taken against those found guilty. However, it is not right to withhold birth certificates from everyone and impose a ban on correction of names. Azmi has also demanded action against Kirit Somaiya on this issue. He also accused Kirit Somaiya of pressurizing government officials.

In a significant development in Mumbai, the police have registered a criminal case against several doctors nearly 12 years after the death of a young man who was injured in a road accident.

According to the police, the doctors have been accused of medical negligence, delay in treatment, and allegedly destroying crucial medical records. Among the accused are multiple doctors, including Dr. Khalid from Sai Group of Hospitals.

As per the FIR, the complainant, 57-year-old Naseem Bano Babar Shah, alleged that her son, Salman Babar Shah, who worked as a junior artist in the film and television industry, died on April 8, 2014, due to alleged medical negligence following a road accident.

Reports state that Salman was returning from a television shoot when his motorcycle was hit by a pickup vehicle on the Ahmedabad Highway near Vasai. He sustained a severe fracture in his right thigh and was initially taken to a nearby hospital, before being shifted to Millennium Hospital in Shivaji Nagar.

The complaint highlights several irregularities during treatment. It alleges that the hospital insisted on a deposit of ₹25,000 before performing surgery. It is further claimed that the surgery was conducted by Dr. Umesh Pample resulted in excessive blood loss, and that adequate post-operative care and monitoring were not provided. According to the family, the patient’s condition continued to deteriorate instead of improving.

A few days later, doctors at Millennium Hospital reportedly informed the family that blood transfusion facilities were unavailable and advised transferring Salman to Sai Group of Hospitals in Chembur. He was transported by ambulance and admitted under the supervision of Dr. Amit Shobhut.

At Sai Hospital, Salman’s condition worsened further. He reportedly developed serious complications, including fluid accumulation in the chest and signs of kidney failure. He was eventually placed on a ventilator, but could not be saved.

Police have initiated further investigation into the matter, and verification of documents and evidence is currently underway.