Mumbai: Private hospitals will have to follow Centre’s directives on Covid vax charge, says BMC

The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) on Friday made it clear that private hospitals in the city will have to follow directives issued by the Central government for Covid vaccination charges and action will be taken against those who violate the same

Published on: Jun 11, 2021, 23:48:26 IST

By Mehul R Thakkar, Mumbai

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The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) on Friday made it clear that private hospitals in the city will have to follow directives issued by the Central government for Covid vaccination charges and action will be taken against those who violate the same. It also urged citizens to file a complaint against private hospitals that are overcharging.

The Central government on Tuesday instructed private vaccination centres to not charge more than ₹780 for Covishield, ₹1,410 for Covaxin and ₹1,145 for Sputnik V jabs. The Centre said that private hospitals can charge up to ₹150 on service charges and the state governments will monitor the prices being charged.

The BMC on Friday directed that the above rates would have to be followed by private hospitals in the city. However, if any private hospital is found to be overcharging the BMC has appealed to citizens to register a complaint with the health department of the BMC via email. In a statement, the BMC said, “Citizens, housing complex officials, as well as heads of industrial establishments, should take note of the fixed rate of the covid vaccine. We are appealing to citizens to complain about the imposition of exorbitant rates on email address complaint.epimumbai@gmail.com.”

In Mumbai, there are 84 private vaccination centres and almost half of the daily vaccination at over 360 vaccination centres is done at these centres. For example, on Friday 53,427 citizens were vaccinated in the city of which 41,114 were vaccinated at private vaccination centres. Overall, 3,947,422 citizens have been vaccinated in the city since January 16, 2021.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Mehul R Thakkar
Mehul R Thakkar is a Mumbai-based journalist who closely tracks the city’s ever-evolving real estate landscape. He believes that Mumbai presents a unique reality that, while Mumbaikars deeply aspire to own a home in the city of dreams, many spend little actual time living in it due to long commutes and demanding work lives. With over 11 years of experience in journalism, I have reported across a wide spectrum of beats, including real estate, housing, infrastructure, aviation, and education. I have also extensively covered the workings of India’s wealthiest civic body, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), providing insight into the policy, governance, and urban planning decisions that directly influence Mumbai’s growth. Before joining Hindustan Times, I worked in fast-paced digital and print newsrooms, including Moneycontrol.com and Deccan Chronicle, as well as national dailies such as The Asian Age and DNA. Outside the newsroom, I am an avid weather tracker, a fan of spy thrillers in both books and films, and a keen follower of international affairs.Read More

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