Thane: In a news that came as a shocker on Sunday morning, the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Hospital (CSMH) in Kalwa is said to have recorded around 17 deaths within a short span of just 12 hours. According to information received from the sources at the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Hospital (CSMH) in Kalwa around 17 deaths took place from yesterday (12th August) around 10 pm till morning 8:30 am today.
Hospital Official Shares Details With The FPJ
Speaking with the FPJ Aniruddha Malgaonkar the chief medical officer and superintendent of the hospital said, " All the patients who have died were very serious also they were referred by the private hospital when they were at the last stage."
"Also, 3-4 patients were more than 80 years old. The 17 figure I will confirm because as of now even I am taking the details," he added.
The tragedy took place in Kalwa, situated within the larger city of Thane. Significantly, Thane happens to be the home town of the Chief Minister Eknath Shinde. The hospital itself runs under the administration of the Thane Municipal Corporation, an entity that has been under the governance of the Shiv Sena party for an impressive span of three decades.
Free Medical Treatment At All State-Run Hospitals
The Maharashtra government has recently decided to provide free medical services and treatments to the people across all the state-run health institutions from August 15. The decision was taken at the cabinet meeting, health minister Tanaji Sawant has said.
"Primary health centres, rural hospitals, women hospitals, district general hospitals and super speciality hospitals will treat patients free of cost in the state," an official said, PTI reported.
