Mumbai first One-Stop Centre for abuse survivors to open at CAMA & Albless Hospital
Maharashtra Women and Child Development Minister Aditi Tatkare announced on Monday that Mumbai's first One-Stop Centre to provide integrated support for women survivors of violence will soon become operational at CAMA & Albless Hospital. The facility aims to offer a 24x7 safe environment that delivers comprehensive assistance, including medical care, legal aid, and counseling, under one roof.
Accompanied by Medical Superintendent Dr. Tushar Palve, Tatkare inspected the proposed One-Stop Centre and various departments of the hospital during her visit on Monday. She reviewed healthcare services for women and children, treatment facilities, patient care, and cleanliness at the state-run hospital.
The new centre will provide comprehensive assistance to survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and other forms of abuse. The integrated services will include emergency medical care, psychological counseling, legal aid, police facilitation, forensic examination, and referral services.
Conceived as Mumbai's first One-Stop Centre within a dedicated women's hospital, the facility is designed to offer a safer and more supportive environment for survivors of gender-based violence. Unlike general hospitals, the women-and-child hospital setting is expected to encourage more survivors to seek help without fear of stigma. The 24x7 centre will also have five beds reserved for women requiring immediate medical care and short-term support.
During her visit, Tatkare also announced that free health screening camps for women and children in the surrounding areas would be organized soon. She stated that the state government would strengthen healthcare services at the hospital by augmenting medical equipment, ensuring the availability of medicines, and increasing manpower.
"We are fully committed to the health and well-being of women and children. No woman or child should be deprived of timely medical treatment," Tatkare said. She added that the government remains committed to strengthening healthcare infrastructure and that facilities at CAMA & Albless Hospital would be further upgraded to provide accessible, quality care.
The visit was attended by officials of the Women and Child Development Department, senior medical officers, and hospital staff.
