Cardiac patients visiting civic-run KB Bhabha Hospital in Bandra will soon get specialised treatment closer to home, with the hospital set to start a dedicated cardiology ward under the public-private partnership (PPP) model. The facility is expected to become operational within the next two months.

Private partner

Ruby Alicare Services Pvt Ltd was selected as the private partner following a tender process. A senior official from the hospital told mid-day, “Work on the infrastructure has already begun as part of the new building's second phase. Under the agreement, the private operator will install medical equipment, deploy staff, and manage cardiac services.”