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Mumbai Floods 26/7
A Report on
the humanitarian work done by
Brahma Kumaris’ Global Hospital & Research Centre Trust
managing BSES Municipal General Hospital,
Andheri
Healing with a Spiritual Touch
Table of Contents
Topic
Page
Introduction
1
Role of Our Organisation
2
Hospitality for the Stranded
Citizens
2
Monetary Aid for Flood
Affected Hospital Personnel
2
Free Medical Camps
2
Treatment
Conclusion
12
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Introduction
Tuesday, 26th July 2005, will be a memorable day not only for the heavy rains and the
widespread damage it has caused, but also for demonstrating in a very palpable manner that
nature is unpredictable and cannot be made subservient to man. The heaviest rainfall in a
century (40 inches) paralysed Mumbai disrupting air traffic and bringing this city of 15 million
people to a virtual standstill.
The lifeline of Mumbai-- both the Central and Western Railway were completely disrupted and
came to a grinding standstill. The mobile telephones and landlines were silenced and power
lines were tripped. Above all the roads were flooded and blocked. Thousands of commuters
were stranded on the way home for hours without water or food or were in their offices far away
from home. Many school children who had left their schools in the afternoon were reported
stranded in school buses. Some schools did not allow the children to go out of the premises, as
their parents had not come to fetch them. Many parents work in south Mumbai and their children
are in day care centres.
But true to character, the city responded to the crisis in amazing fashion. The indomitable spirit
of Mumbai was evident in the number of people who took to the roads. There were good
Samaritans from several cooperative societies, who gave biscuits and water to those walking
back home.
The government, corporates and the public worked relentlessly to get the city back on its feet.
Moreover due to the extensive flooding, there were a number of citizens suffered from
waterborne communicable diseases especially in the waterlogged areas and diseases like
Leptospirosis, Malaria, Dengue and Gastroenteritis.
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1
Collage of Photos
incessant rains,
bringing life
to a standstill
Role of Our Organisation
Hospitality for the Stranded Citizens
BSES MG Hospital extended non-stop help to the people on July 26, 2005. Over 1500 people
took shelter in the hospital through the night of 26th and were given a hot cup of tea/coffee and
necessary hospitality. 200 hospital personnel were provided with dinner, breakfast and lunch on
27th besides tea/coffee.
Monetary Aid for Flood Affected Hospital Personnel
We were informed about the losses suffered by the hospital personnel during the
unprecedented floods in Mumbai. They were given monetary help by Brahma Kumaris’ Global
Hospital & Research Centre each one receiving Rs. 1000/- to 5000/- depending on the damage
caused by the floods. About 82 personnel at the BSES MG Hospital were given financial aid of
around 2 lakhs.
Deputy Mayor of Mumbai, Shri. Dilip Patel was kind enough to distribute the cheques to the flood
affected staff on behalf of the BSES MG Hospital, Brahma Kumaris’ GHRC
Free Medical Camps (11)
Free camps were held to offer medical services to flood affected citizens free of cost. The
details of which are given below.
Camp 1
Date
Venue
In Association with
Beneficiaries
3-Aug-05
Nikunj High School
Amboli, Andheri (W), Mumbai
The Department of Police
800
Hospital Participation
A medical team comprising of Resident Medical Officers (2); Nurses (3); other staff members as
volunteers (2) and Cardiac Ambulance
Department of Police Participation
Free distribution of medicines arranged by the Police Dept.
Nurses distributing medicines to
camp beneficiaries
Residential Medical Officer examining a
small child at the camp
Approximately 800 persons from the flood-affected areas in the vicinity took benefit from the organised camp
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3
Camp 2
Date
Venue
In Association with
Beneficiaries
7-Aug-05
Air India Colony,
Kalina, Santa Cruz (E), Mumbai
Reliance Energy Ltd.
2000
A medical team comprising of Consultants (Physician, Surgeon, Paediatrician, Orthopaedic, ENT,
Ophthalmologist), Resident Medical Officers (5), Nurses (10), Ward Boys (2), other staff members as
volunteers (2), 1 Cardiac & 1 Regular Ambulances
REL Participation
Free distribution of medicines arranged by the Reliance Energy Ltd.
* patients from the surrounding localities visited the camp and availed the benefit
Dr. Kedar Patnekar , Consultant Paediatrician
examining children at the camp
Dr. Rajesh Valand, ENT Consultant
examining children at the camp
Shri Kripa Shankar Singhji, ex-MLA discussing camp details with the
organizers in the backdrop of the progressing camp
Dr. Sanjiv Maniar, Consultant
Physician assessing health
problems of flood-affected
Free medicine being distributed as
per the prescription by
hospital nurses
Shri Kripa Shankar Singhji, ex-MLA & some of his party
members, who visited the campsite to see the public response
at this humanitarian endeavor
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4
Camp 3 & 4
Date
Venue
In Association with
Beneficiaries
11-Aug-05
Central Board for Workers’
Education, Kurla, Mumbai
3000
A medical team comprising of Consultants (Physician, Surgeon, ENT, Ophthalmologist), Resident
Medical Officers (2), Nurses (2), other staff members as volunteers (2), MHA student intern as
volunteer (1), 1 Cardiac & 1 Regular Ambulances
REL Participation
15-Aug-05
Mograpada
Andheri (East), Mumbai
Rotary Club of Versova
On request by Mr. Suryakant Prabhu, a
local social worker
1000
A medical team comprising of Consultants, Peadiatrician, Resident Medical Officers (5), Nurses (4),
Pharmacist (1), other staff members as volunteers (2) and Ambulance (1)
Rotary Club of Versova Participation
Free distribution of medicines arranged by the Rotary Club of Versova
Doctors being consulted on general health by
flood victims
Overwhelming public response
Free medicine
being distributed
as per the prescription
by hospital pharmacy staff volunteers
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5
Camp 5 & 6
Date
Venue
In Association with
Beneficiaries
20-Aug-05
Andheri Railway Station,
Mumbai
The Department of Police
On request by Mr. C. K. Chavan, Sr.
Inspector of Police, Andheri Rly Stn
300*
A medical team comprising of Consultants (ENT, Ophthalmologist), Resident Medical Officers (3),
Nurses (3), other staff members as volunteers (2), 1 Cardiac & 1 Regular Ambulances
Department of Police Participation
Free distribution of medicines arranged by the Department of Police
* included not only police officials but also other workers on railway stations like the coolies, boot-polishers,
sweepers, canteen staff & others
Response to the camp
20-Aug-05
Govind Bal Vidya Mandir,
Ambewadi, Nagardas Road,
Andheri (E), Mumbai
Dr. Reshma Jhaveri, Consultant
Ophthalmologist, examining the camp
Free medicine distribution as per the
prescription by hospital pharmacy staff
Rotary Club of Versova
On request by Shri Arun Deo (Ex-Dy.
Mayor & Corporator) and Shri Surendra
Dubey (Corporator)
300
A medical team comprising of Consultants (ENT, Ophthalmologist), Resident Medical Officers (2),
Pharmacist (1), other staff members as volunteers (2) and 1 Cardiac & 1 Regular Ambulances
Rotary Club of Versova Participation
Free distribution of medicines arranged by the Rotary Club of Versova
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6
Camp 7
Date
Venue
In Association with
Beneficiaries
23-Aug-05
REL South Division Office,
Badminton Court, Supply
Building, Santa Cruz (E)
596
A medical team comprising of Orthopaedic Surgeon (Dr. Abhijeet Jadhav), Casualty Medical Officers
(Drs. Sachin and Praveen), Resident Medical Officers (Drs. Vinayak and Apoorva), Nurses (Srs. Kirti,
Salma and Halema) and an ambulance
Reliance Energy Ltd. Participation
flood affected citizens
Free medicine being distributed as per the prescription
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7
Camp
8
Date
Venue
In Association with
Beneficiaries
24-Aug-05
REL East Division Office, Club
Room, Tilak Nagar, New
Building, Chembur
648
A medical team comprising of Resident Medical Officers (Drs. Sachin, Praveen, Vinayak and Apoorva)
and Nurses (3)
Registration
Response to Camp
Doctors being consulted on
general health by
Free medicine being distributed
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8
Camp
9
Date
Venue
In Association with
Beneficiaries
25-Aug-05
REL South Central Division
Office, E-7 Ground Floor,
MIDC, Andheri (E)
422
and Nurses (3)
Registration
Free medicine being distributed
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9
Camp
10
Date
Venue
In Association with
Beneficiaries
26-Aug-05
REL North Division Office,
Shankar Lane, S. V. Road,
Kandivili (W)
396
A medical team comprising of Resident Medical Officers (Drs. Bensode, Sachin, Praveen, Vinayak and
Apoorva) and Nurses (3)
Registration
Free medicine being distributed as per the prescription
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10
Camp
11
Date
Venue
In Association with
Beneficiaries
27-Aug-05
REL Central Division Office,
Dindoshi, Goregaon (W)
344
and Nurses (3)
Registration
Free medicine being distributed as per the prescription by hospital
pharmacy staff volunteers
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11
Treatment
Patients’ Admitted/Treated for Flood Related Diseases
Diseases
No. of Patients
Details of Patients
Dengue +ve
5
Male(s): 11-, 13-, *27-, 33-year old
Female(s): #21-year old
Leptospirosis +ve
22
Male(s): 17-, 18-, 19-, 20-, 20-, 26-, 26-, 26-, *27-, 28-, 29-, 38-,
41-, 42-, 43-, 49-, 49-, 52-, 52-, 57-, 61-, 76-year old
Leptospirosis
Suspected
9
Males: 18-, 22-, 35-, 42-, 50-, 52-, 61-, 76- and 87-year old
Malaria
4
Male(s): 30- and 43-year old
Female(s) #21- and 51-year old
Fever / Viral Fever
19
Male(s): 20-, 20-, 22-, 26-, 31-, 32-, 36-, 38-, 50-, 52-year old
Female(s): 1-, 20-, 20-, 30-, 26-, 28-, 28-, 30-, 30-year old
Gastroenteritis
4
Male(s): 3- and 49-year old
Female(s): 24- and 50-year old
*This 27- year old male was Dengue and Leptospirosis positive and # 21-year old lady was dengue and
malaria positive.
Two were transferred to the ICU and were given ventilatory support.
Some of the Common complaints:
−
Dengue – fever and joint pain
−
Leptospirosis - muscle tenderness, fever, nausea and vomiting
−
Malaria – fever, chills, cough and vomiting
−
Gastroenteritis – loose motions, fever and vomiting
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12
Conclusion
The day of the floods the hospital gave shelter to the citizens and looked after their comfort.
Besides the monetary aid and medical checkups for the personnel, the hospital held 11 camps
for the people affected in association with the Department of Police, Reliance Energy Ltd. and
Rotary Club of Versova, who distributed free medicines. Around 9806 people benefited from the
camps. Most of them (50-60%) were suffering from minor ailments like myalgias (bodyache),
viral fever, allergic and fungal skin problems, gastritis, injuries, common cold, URTI, remaining
(20-30%) cases comprised of malaria, gastroenteritis, hepatitis were given full course of
treatment. Fortunately, there were very few suspected cases of Dengue and Leptospirosis,
which were treated with C. Doxycycline and asked to follow up at the hospital. 63 patients were
admitted in the hospital for flood-affected diseases. Two of them had to be transferred to the
ICU and were given ventilatory support.
Om Shanti !
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