KEM Hospital Mumbai to expand bed capacity to 2,500 by adding 300 Beds
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Mumbai: KEM Hospital in Mumbai is poised to enhance its bed capacity significantly by the end of September, responding to the increasing demand for healthcare services in the city. The plan involves adding 300 beds, which will elevate its total capacity to 2,500.
This expansion is a crucial step in addressing the rising healthcare needs of the community, especially following the operational challenges encountered over the past year.
Currently operating with 2,250 scheduled beds, KEM Hospital has experienced a remarkable influx of patients, admitting 64,520 individuals in 2023 alone—averaging 177 admissions per day. The hospital’s outpatient department recorded an impressive 1,792,183 visits, highlighting the critical role it plays in the community.
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As per a media report in The Indian Express, Dr Sangita Rawat, the dean of KEM Hospital, emphasized, “The expansion of KEM Hospital is not just a response to current pressures but a proactive measure to strengthen its role as a vital healthcare provider in Mumbai.”
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