India, July 18 -- In a first for Maharashtra, Mumbai's government-run Cama and Albless Hospital is set to launch a dedicated gyno-cosmetic unit which will offer intimate cosmetic procedures at subsidized rates. The hospital decided on the current move following a steady stream of queries from patients since the last five years. In Mumbai, private hospitals have been carrying out cosmetic procedures for over a decade.

The hospital has submitted a proposal to the state's health department, highlighting its aim to make the services, typically confined to expensive private hospitals, accessible to women from all socio-economic backgrounds. Once green-lit, the department will start functioning from 2026.

The facility will provide a wide rang...