Mumbai: Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde has directed the launch of a state-wide cancer screening campaign for women in municipal hospitals as a preventive healthcare measure. Highlighting the need for early detection, he emphasized awareness about breast and cervical cancer and stressed the importance of prevention over cure.
High-Level Review of Thane Hospital Construction
The directive came during a high-level review meeting chaired by Shinde at Mantralaya, where he assessed the ongoing construction of the Thane District General Hospital. He urged officials to expedite the work so the hospital can be operational at the earliest for the benefit of citizens across the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR).
Thane Hospital to Benefit MMR Region
тАЬThis hospital will be a boon for citizens in Thane, Raigad, Navi Mumbai, and Palghar. Along with world-class medical equipment, the recruitment of 1,078 new staff positions should be fast-tracked,тАЭ said Shinde. He also instructed Principal Secretary Navin Sona to hold weekly review meetings every Tuesday to monitor the hospitalтАЩs progress.
900-Bed Multi-Facility Hospital Nearing Completion
The new hospital complex will house a 500-bed general hospital, a 200-bed womenтАЩs hospital, and a 200-bed super-specialty referral center, totaling 900 beds. About 80% of the construction is already complete, with ongoing work related to electrification and installation of medical equipment. The facility is expected to be ready by December this year.
Focus on Medicine and Supply Chain Efficiency
In addition to infrastructure development, Shinde emphasized improving the stateтАЩs healthcare delivery by ensuring timely availability of medicines and medical supplies in health centers. He instructed health officials, including the Health Minister and secretaries, to conduct surprise visits to assess the actual condition of hospitals and primary healthcare units.
