Mumbai: emphasizes the need to improve Primary Mumbai health care, the Praja Foundation, in white paper, say the city has fewer pharmacies in proportional to the population.
According to the national building code, one pharmacy is needed per 15,000 populations in urban areas, the report states.
In that context, Mumbai must have 858.
“But we only have 199 general dispensari, which includes the government and BMC,” said Yogesh Mishra from Praja.
Wards K-W, P-S, R-S and T have only one for more than 1 Lakh population.
Mishra said up to 12% of the Mumbai Budget RS 39,000 Crore was allocated for health, but was ignored.
Dr.
Mangala Gomare, BMC Executive Health Officer, said 15 14 hour BMC tug (open breaks for 5-8 hours) worked under the PPP model.
“We plan to increase it,” he said.
The only center with gynecology to the teeth will appear in the Maldo, he said.
Mumbai needs 858 dispensaries, only having 199
