The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has approved a proposal to establish cardiac catheterization labs in three suburban hospitals in Mumbai: K G Bhaba Hospital in Bandra, KV Bhabha Hospital in Kurla, and Shri Harilal Bhagwati Hospital in Borivali. This initiative will be implemented under a public-private partnership (PPP) model, allowing private firms to manage the facilities for an initial period of 10 years, with the option for two extensions, potentially extending the contract to 30 years. The selected operators must provide services at prescribed rates, ensuring no overcharging, and comply with government health schemes. Despite these provisions, the decision has drawn criticism from local politicians, notably Ashraf Azmi, who raised concerns about the increasing trend of outsourcing healthcare services. He emphasized the need for greater investment in public health rather than reliance on private entities, citing previous expenditures on public hospitals that have not yielded sufficient services. The BMC has mandated that no patient should be denied treatment, ensuring continuous access to critical cardiac care.