KEM Hospital

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Can’t do this alone: Docs of KEM Hospital after nurses’ strike

The nurses at KEM hospital demanded shift timings to be reduced from eight to 10 hours to six to seven hours

03 Jun 2020 10:01 AM

Death of Mumbai hospital worker sparks protest by colleagues

A staff union official alleged that the worker was not sanctioned a sick leave despite him complaining about body pains.

26 May 2020 4:57 PM

KEM centre has only tended to 23

Union minister for women and child development, Smriti Irani, had inaugurated it in September.

28 Dec 2019 2:20 AM

Mayor visits KEM after foetus-dragging incident

Some residents spotted the animal chewing on the foetus and informed the authorities about the same.

30 Nov 2019 1:21 AM

Prince had suffered 22 per cent burns on the right side of his face and body.

3-month-old injured in KEM fire passes away

The infant had sustained serious burn injuries in the fire incident, after which, his left arm was amputated.

23 Nov 2019 2:28 AM

Two-month-old Prince continues to be critical at civic-run KEM Hospital even as the civic administration’s investigation into alleged negligence is underway.

Prince still critical, probe underway

Dr Deshmukh said that Prince is critical and that they have counseled his father in the afternoon.

22 Nov 2019 3:15 AM

BMC appoints babus as hospital CEOs; move slammed

Both assistant commissioners will report to the deans of their respective hospitals.

20 Nov 2019 2:18 AM

The two-month-old infant Prince Rajbhar continues to battle respiratory infection in the civic-run KEM Hospital, but doctors treating him said the situation is under control.

Baby Prince Rajbhar down with infection, stable

Prince’s condition is improving but he continues to be on ventilator.

18 Nov 2019 4:02 AM

The Bhoiwada police said that 28-year-old Dr Pranay Jaiswal allegedly committed suicide by injecting himself with poison.

KEM doctor injects self with poison, dies

The Bhoiwada police has registered an accidental death report (ADR) in the case.

17 Nov 2019 3:51 AM

Dr Yogesh Dube, a human rights’ activist, has filed the petition seeking monetary compensation and a prosthetic limb for the infant.

KEM Hospital told to send report on freak mishap

A petition in this regard has also been filed with the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) and the Maharashtra State Human Rights Commission.

16 Nov 2019 3:15 AM

Only 30 cases of burn injuries were reported across state and civic-run hospitals as opposed to 50 last year.

Fewer cases of injuries this year

Dean of KEM hospital Dr Hemant Deshmukh credited increased awareness among people for the significant decline in number of injuries this Diwali.

30 Oct 2019 3:34 AM

Additionally, the medical intensive care unit’s six ventilators have also been dysfunctional for the past one year. (Representational image)

34 ventilators in KEM not working for past few months

According to the director of major civic hospitals, Dr Ramesh Bharmal, the process to fix them has been initiated.

21 Sep 2019 3:22 AM

The doctor who treated Khan said she had diabetes and her swap report revealed the presence of H1N1 virus with acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS).

First ‘H1N1’ death of July reported

Swine flu, a respiratory infection caused by influenza viruses with symptoms such as cold, cough and fever, generally spreads rapidly during winters.

15 Jul 2019 7:24 AM

KEM Hospital’s dean, Dr Hemant Deshmukh, said, “Due to heavy traffic congestion around Parel area mostly it’s observed that the ambulances are delayed in reaching the hospitals.” (Photo: Rajesh Jadhav)

Traffic delays ambulances, say doctors

Ashwini Joshi mentioned in a meeting that after a slew of complaints received about chaotic traffic slowing down ambulances.

05 Jul 2019 4:17 AM

The NGO also helps patients to arrange medicines and medical tests. (Photo: pixabay.com)

NGO feeds patients’ kin free daily

The “Don Ghaas” volunteers prepare the meal at Parel in central Mumbai, transferring it to a huge tin.

28 Jun 2019 2:37 AM

A team of Shivaji Park police rushed to the spot and Siddiqui was taken to KEM Hospital where he was declared dead on arrival.

Man pays vendor old Rs 10 note, killed

The incident took place outside Dadar station at around 11pm while the presence of people was scarce.

26 Jun 2019 1:41 AM

The department trains budding doctors and medical students to build a healthy relationship with the patients. (Photo: AFP)

KEM Hospital plans to make its staff ‘Stress-free’

Considering communication an important aspect, the KEM hospital has started a medical humanity department.

14 Apr 2019 4:11 AM

“Nimbu paani” samples collected by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation’s (BMC) health department from street vendors across 24 wards in the city were found to be contaminated by the E-coli bacteria.

Survey reveals street side ‘nimbu paani’ contaminated

Ubiquitous blocks of common ice widely used in soft drinks and beverages were pinned down by the BMC survey.

05 Apr 2019 3:20 AM

In April 2014, a sessions court held five persons guilty of rape of a woman photo-journalist at the Shakti Mills compound. (Representational Image)

Rape graver offence than murder: State government

The three have challenged the constitutional validity of section 376 (E), which awards the death penalty for a repeat offence of rape.

01 Mar 2019 3:22 AM

Fluctuating temp in city led to sickness

The drop in temperature, coupled with a rise in pollution, has led to increased cough and breathlessness.

02 Dec 2018 2:06 AM

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