mid-day visited Aarey hospital, which caters to mostly tribals, on Thursday and found the facility in ruins. Opened in 1971, the only hospital in Aarey has been running only an outpatient department (OPD) for a few years now Pic/Anurag Ahire
Chunks of plaster can be seen falling off walls and ceilings in the hospital. While there is no fire fighting system, there are leakages at multiple spots Pic/Anurag Ahire
Due to its dilapidated condition, during a medical emergency, the residents have to rush the patient to either a private-run SevenHills Hospital or a BMC-run trauma centre Pic/Anurag Ahire
Aarey spread over 16 sq km area has a population of more than 40,000, including 28 tribal helmets, but the healthcare is nonexistent Pic/Anurag Ahire
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