{
  "id": 16933562,
  "title": "Navi Mumbai: 2 Children From Ghansoli And Govandi Undergo Free Corrective Spine Surgeries In Nerul",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/28/navi-mumbai-2-children-from-ghansoli-and-govandi-undergo-free",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-28T17:04:48.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/mumbai/navi-mumbai-2-children-from-ghansoli-and-govandi-undergo-free-corrective-spine-surgeries-in-nerul"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Navi Mumbai witnessed a heartening event on October 28, 2026, as two children grappling with severe spinal deformities received free corrective surgeries at a hospital in Nerul. The surgeries, conducted by USER Foundation's spine surgeons Dr Rohan Gala, Dr Tarun Suri, and Dr Sri Krishna Chaitanya, were made possible through the combined efforts of UMC Hospitals, UniHealth Foundation, and Medtronic.\n\nThe 12-year-old girl from Ghansoli and the 17-year-old boy from Govandi both suffered from progressive spinal deformities. The girl had developed kyphosis due to spinal tuberculosis, while the boy's condition had been worsening over four years, causing uneven shoulders and a visible rib hump.\n\nBoth children were provided comprehensive care, including surgery, hospitalisation, and medical treatment, despite financial constraints. Following the surgeries, the girl was discharged within four days and was able to walk again, while the boy resumed his daily routine. They will continue to receive follow-up care and rehabilitation support.",
  "summary": "Navi Mumbai, October 28, 2026: A 12-year-old girl from Ghansoli and a 17-year-old boy from Govandi, who were living with serious spinal deformities, have undergone corrective surgeries free of cost at a hospital in Nerul, helping them avoid further complications and improve their quality of life. The surgeries were supported by UMC Hospitals in association with USER Foundation and UniHealth…",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}