As the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) moves to partially privatize Borivali’s Bhagwati Hospital under the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model, its own hospitals are struggling with an acute staff shortage, with 40% of essential Class IV positions lying vacant, alleged the Municipal Mazdoor Union. Employees of civic-run hospitals have strongly opposed the decision, warning that vacancies … Continue reading Amid 40% Staff Shortage, BMC Prioritizes Privatization Over Public Healthcare Strengthening