Report: Only 199 public dispensaries in Mumbai against 858 needed

As per the National Building Code, there are only 199 public dispensaries in Mumbai, while 858 dispensaries are needed in the city.

The latest report by the National Building Code says at least one dispensary is needed per 15,000 population in urban areas. Currently, in Mumbai, there are only 199 public dispensaries.

Talking about Mumbai’s primary health care, Praja Foundation, in its white paper, said the city had fewer dispensaries in proportion to the population.