Mumbai Mayor Ritu Tawde Flags Food Quality, Cleanliness At Jogeshwari Trauma Hospital; Orders 24-Hour 'Jan Arogya' Counter | VIDEO
Mumbai, August 20, 2026: Taking note of concerns over cleanliness and the quality of food served to patients, Mumbai Mayor Ritu Tawde on Wednesday directed the administration of the Hinduhridaysamrat Balasaheb Thackeray Trauma Care Municipal Hospital in Jogeshwari East to improve both immediately. She also ordered that the Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Jan Arogya Yojana registration counter operate 24…
Mumbai Mayor Ritu Tawde recently toured the Jogeshwari East Trauma Care Municipal Hospital, raising questions about hygiene standards and the quality of food served to patients. Upon her inspection, Tawde directed officials to enhance the quality of meals and ensure cleanliness throughout the hospital. In addition, she ordered that the Jan Arogya Yojana registration counter remain open 24 hours, rather than the previous 8 am to 4 pm schedule.
The Mayor also visited the hospitals accident department, intensive care unit and various medical wards, interacting with patients to assess the overall medical treatment, availability of medicines, and cleanliness. The inspection came in the wake of the Free Press Journal reporting an unauthorized canteen on hospital premises being suddenly shut down, sparking concerns over patient and attendant food arrangements.
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