Archive · 11 Oct 2026
Mumbai Plans Seven Free Palliative Care Centres
Palliative care helps people who have serious illnesses feel as comfortable and supported as possible.
It can include physical, emotional, spiritual, and social support.
On Saturday, Mumbai’s civic body and the Sukoon Nilaya Foundation announced plans to open seven free care and adult daycare centres.
The announcement marked World Hospice and Palliative Care Day.
Dr Eric Borges said many people in Maharashtra need this kind of care, but far fewer currently receive comprehensive support.
Sukoon Nilaya opened a free palliative care centre in 2021.
It started with 13 beds and later grew to 35.
The foundation is now working to expand it to 75 beds.
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation and Sukoon Nilaya Foundation announced plans for seven free palliative care and adult daycare centres across Mumbai.
The announcement was made on Saturday to mark World Hospice and Palliative Care Day.
Palliative care supports people with serious medical conditions and aims to improve their quality of life.
Dr Eric Borges said 2.6 million people in Maharashtra may need palliative care, but only 20,000 receive holistic, comprehensive care.
Sukoon Nilaya began with 13 beds, expanded to 35, and is working toward a 75-bed facility.
- Who
- The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation and Sukoon Nilaya Foundation, with Dr Eric Borges commenting on the need for care.
- What
- Plans were announced to open seven free palliative care and adult daycare centres.
- When
- Saturday, on World Hospice and Palliative Care Day; the article does not specify a date.
- Where
- Across Mumbai, Maharashtra.
- Why
- To provide free palliative care and adult daycare, amid a stated gap between the number of people needing care and those receiving comprehensive support.
- Planned centres
- Seven free palliative care and adult daycare centres
- Organisations
- Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation and Sukoon Nilaya Foundation
- Announcement occasion
- World Hospice and Palliative Care Day
- Estimated need in Maharashtra
- 2.6 million people potentially need palliative care
- Reported access
- 20,000 people receive holistic and comprehensive care, according to Dr Eric Borges
- Sukoon Nilaya beds
- Expanded from 13 to 35 beds; expansion to 75 beds is underway
- Centre established
- Sukoon Nilaya’s free palliative centre began in 2021