Navi Mumbai: NMMC Appoints Special Hospital Inspectors After Airoli Maternal Death Case

NMMC appointed special hospital inspectors after a pregnant woman and her eight-month unborn baby died at Rajmata Jijau Municipal Hospital in Airoli.

Medical Health Officer Dr. Rajesh Mhatre will supervise Nerul Public Hospital, Dr. Dhanvanti Ghadge will oversee Vashi Public Hospital, and Dr. Ratnaprabha Chavan has been appointed for Airoli Public Hospital.

Inspectors will conduct regular reviews of medicine stocks, cleanliness, manpower, bed availability, and maternal services, with mandatory compliance for medical superintendents.

Additional Commissioner-I will review inspectors' performance weekly and report to the Municipal Commissioner.