Additional Municipal Commissioner (Western Suburbs) Vipin Sharma, on Monday, visited the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation-run Manohar Waman Desai Hospital in Mumbai`s Malad East and reviewed its functioning.
During the visit, Sharma inspected key facilities, including the Outpatient Department (OPD), Intensive Care Unit (ICU), and other departments. He also interacted with patients undergoing treatment to assess the quality of services being provided.
The official held discussions with doctors, nurses, and hospital staff to understand operational challenges and the overall condition of the facility.
Dr Chandrakant Pawar, Chief Medical Superintendent and Head of Suburban Hospitals of the BMC, was also present during the inspection.
Sharma reviewed medical equipment, ambulance services, and other infrastructure, and emphasised the need for a patient-friendly approach. He urged healthcare staff to maintain cordial communication and ensure proper counselling of patients.
The Additional Commissioner expressed satisfaction with the hospital’s cleanliness and service standards.
The Manohar Waman Desai Hospital, a 180-bed civic facility in Malad East, has been serving residents since 1976. According to hospital authorities, OPD registration is open from 8 am to 11 am on working days.
Mumbai Deputy Mayor Sanjay Ghadi orders strict cleanliness enforcement at Cooper Hospital
Earlier in March, Mumbai Deputy Mayor Sanjay Ghadi directed the administration of the Dr R. N. Cooper Municipal General Hospital to strictly enforce public cleanliness regulations and prioritise sanitation within the hospital premises. He also instructed officials to take action as per rules against littering in public areas and the consumption of tobacco products inside the hospital campus.
Deputy Mayor inspects hospital departments
The directions were issued during Ghadi’s visit to the hospital on Wednesday. He emphasised that strict security arrangements should be deployed to ensure effective implementation of cleanliness regulations and to prevent prohibited activities within the premises.
As part of the visit, the Deputy Mayor inspected multiple departments, including the accident ward, intensive care unit (ICU), and the paediatric ward. He also interacted with patients to understand their experience regarding medical facilities and cleanliness standards. Ghadi appreciated the efforts of the hospital administration for continuing to provide medical services despite the current pressures on the system.
