Pune's New Cancer Hospital Inaugurated Amid Naming Controversy
CM inaugurates PMC’s Apulki cancer hospital as naming plan dropped amid row
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Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis inaugurated the Apulki Medical Centre, a 150-bed cancer and cardiac hospital in Baner, Pune, after the controversial naming plan was dropped. The facility, developed through a public-private partnership, aims to provide affordable healthcare and is expected to serve as a model for similar projects across Maharashtra.
- 01The hospital was developed under a public-private partnership between Pune Municipal Corporation and Apulki Healthcare Private Limited.
- 02The naming controversy arose from plans to honor Yashwantrao Bhimale, which faced criticism for political favoritism.
- 03Fadnavis emphasized the need for affordable cancer treatment, stating that the hospital would provide services at Central Government Health Scheme rates.
- 04The facility aims to alleviate the high costs of cancer treatment, which has become increasingly unaffordable for many families.
- 05Deputy Chief Minister Sunetra Pawar and several senior officials attended the inauguration, highlighting the project's significance.
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On Sunday, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis inaugurated the Apulki Medical Centre, a new 150-bed advanced cancer and cardiac hospital located in Baner, Pune. This development comes after the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) and BJP leaders decided to drop a controversial plan to name the facility after Yashwantrao Bhimale, amid criticism from civic activists and opposition leaders. The hospital, developed through a public-private partnership with Apulki Healthcare Private Limited, aims to provide affordable healthcare services, especially in cancer treatment, which has seen rising patient numbers and costs. Fadnavis described the project as a 'milestone' for healthcare infrastructure and expressed hope that it would serve as a model for similar hospitals across Maharashtra. He noted that all clinical services would be available at Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS) rates, making advanced treatment more accessible to patients. The inauguration was attended by Deputy Chief Minister Sunetra Pawar and other senior officials, who recognized the collaborative efforts involved in bringing the project to fruition.
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The Apulki Medical Centre aims to provide affordable cancer treatment, significantly impacting patients in Pune and across Maharashtra who struggle with high medical costs.
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