Maharashtra govt plans new body for urban health services

In a bid to strengthen the public Health system in cities, the will soon set up a separate directorate of health Services to oversee healthcare issues in urban areas, reportsMalathy Iyer.

Maharashtraalready has two directors of health servicesone based out of Mumbai and another in Punewhile the new third director will coordinate with the 27 civic bodies in the state.

There are indications that the restructuring will begin later this week or fortnight depending on the political situation in the state.