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Dead bodies cannot be withheld over unpaid bills: PMC notice to private hospitals

India, May 10 -- The Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) on Friday issued orders to all private hospitals, nursing homes, and medical establishments within its jurisdiction stating that under no circumst... Read More


Health dept signs 10-year deal for 108 ambulance service, despite controversy

India, May 10 -- The Maharashtra public health department on Thursday signed a 10-year agreement with SUMEET SSG BVG Maharashtra EMS Pvt Ltd to run the 108-emergency ambulance service across the state... Read More


Irrigation dept raises concerns over ongoing riverfront development project

India, May 9 -- PUNE The irrigation (water resources) department has raised concerns over the ongoing Riverfront Development (RFD) project along the Mula-Mutha river undertaken by Pune- and Pimpri-Chi... Read More


Two premium housing societies in Pune allegedly found polluting Ramnadi River

India, May 9 -- The Maharashtra Pollution Control Board (MPCB) has initiated action against two premium housing societies in Bhugaon and Bhukum for allegedly violating environmental laws and polluting... Read More


PMC starts free, specialised medical services at Rajiv Gandhi Hospital in Yerawada

India, May 8 -- In a bid to plug the deficiency in specialist doctors in civic hospitals, the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) in collaboration with Dr D Y Patil Medical College and Hospital on Wednes... Read More


Pune civic body issues show cause notice to Manipal Hospital

India, May 8 -- The Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) on Wednesday issued show cause notice to Manipal Hospital, Kharadi, for allegedly holding hostage the body of a deceased patient over non-payment o... Read More


PMC medical college gets recognised for bonded service

India, May 7 -- In a move expected to alleviate the acute shortage of doctors and experts at Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC)-run hospitals and healthcare facilities, the Maharashtra government has re... Read More


Pune hyacinth menace: After 2 months, environment dept clears only 5 of 43 water bodies

India, May 7 -- As thick layers of water hyacinth continue to blanket several rivers and lakes in the city; the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) health department has raised alarms over the slow pace ... Read More


Physiotherapy centre starts at Bopodi hospital

India, May 5 -- PUNE The Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) has started a new physiotherapy centre and upgraded the maternity ward at Late Draupadabai Murlidhar Khedekar Hospital in Bopodi. The unit is... Read More


Dr Sable appointed head of CM Relief Fund Cell for Pune

India, May 5 -- Dr Manasing Sable, senior medical officer at Sassoon General Hospital (SGH), has been appointed head of the Chief Minister's Relief Fund Cell for Pune district. The announcement was m... Read More