Congress MLA Amin Patel Seeks Second MRI Machine, Medicines And Staff For Overburdened JJ Hospital

Mumbai: Seeking urgent intervention to address mounting pressure on patients at Sir J.J. Hospital in Byculla, Congress MLA and Deputy Leader of the Vidhan Sabha Congress Party Amin Patel has urged Medical Education Minister Hasan Mushrif to ensure installation of a second MRI machine, adequate supply of medicines and filling of vacant staff posts at the state-run hospital.

In a letter dated, Patel said around 2,500 to 3,000 patients visit the hospital’s OPD every day, resulting in a heavy workload for doctors and support staff. Due to staff shortages, patients are reportedly forced to wait for several hours for consultations, investigations and other essential services.

Heavy OPD load strains services