Archive · 21 Jul 2026
Mumbai BMC Hospitals Lack NICU Beds
In Mumbai, there are only 320 beds in special care units for newborn babies in government hospitals.
This is not enough, so some politicians are asking for more beds and more doctors and nurses to help sick babies.
Right now, many babies have to go to far-away hospitals for treatment, which is hard for their parents.
The mayor has asked for a plan to fix this problem.
They want to add 250 more beds, but they also need more staff to take care of the babies.
This will help babies get better care and make it easier for their families.
Mumbai's civic hospitals have only 320 NICU beds, forcing parents to seek costly private facilities.
Corporators demanded an urgent expansion of NICU capacity and staff during a BMC general body meeting.
Mayor Ritu Tawde directed the civic administration to submit a report on NICU facilities at the next meeting.
Health Committee Chairman Harish Bhandirge mentioned that 250 additional NICU beds could be added, but the shortage of doctors and nurses remains a major hurdle.
Corporators highlighted the need for integrated postnatal care, including early diagnosis, treatment, and comprehensive mother-and-child healthcare.
- Who
- BMC corporators, Mayor Ritu Tawde, Health Committee Chairman Harish Bhandirge
- What
- Urgent expansion of NICU facilities and staff deployment
- When
- July 20, 2026
- Where
- Mumbai, India
- Why
- To address the severe gap in neonatal care and reduce the burden on parents
- NICU Beds Available
- 320
- Proposed Expansion
- 250 additional beds
- Maternity Homes
- 28
- Key Demand
- Integrated postnatal care
- Current Issue
- Shortage of doctors and nurses
- Mayor's Action
- Directed report submission on NICU facilities
- Meeting Date
- July 20, 2026