Mumbai: 227 free healthcare centres under BMC, 50 to be opened on Oct 2
"50 healthcare centres would be launched in the first phase. Approximately 139 medical tests will be done for free of charge through these healthcare centres," the official said.;
Mumbai: Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, recently promised 227 free healthcare facilities for Mumbai residents as part of the "Hindu Hriday Samrat Balasaheb Thackeray" clinic, of which 50 facilities will open on October 2, 2022.
BMC officials said the polyclinics will be open from 7am to 10pm in two shifts so those who are employed can visit as well.
According to officials, as many as 139 medical tests will be conducted free of charge at these centres and these centres will be run by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC).
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"50 healthcare centres would be launched in the first phase. Approximately 139 medical tests will be done for free of charge through these healthcare centres," the official said.
The Chief Minister held a review meeting in this connection at the Sahyadri guest house on Tuesday "The number of mobile medical units should be increased in the slum areas for the healthcare services of the citizens. In addition to this, mobile vans should also be started for Mammography," CM Shinde instructed.
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