Mumbai Floods 26/7. A Report on

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1 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

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3 Table of Contents Topic Page Introduction 1 Role of Our Organisation 2 Hospitality for the Stranded Citizens Monetary Aid for Flood Affected Hospital Personnel 2 2 Free Medical Camps 2 Treatment 12 Conclusion 13

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5 Introduction Tuesday, 26 th 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. page 1

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7 Collage of Photos incessant rains, bringing life to a standstill

8 Role of Our Organisation Hospitality for the Stranded Citizens BSES MG Hospital extended non-stop help to the people on July 26, Over 1500 people took shelter in the hospital through the night of 26 th and were given a hot cup of tea/coffee and necessary hospitality. 200 hospital personnel were provided with dinner, breakfast and lunch on 27 th 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. Free Medical Camps (11) 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 camps were held to offer medical services to flood affected citizens free of cost. The details of which are given below.

9 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. Camp 1 Date Venue In Association with Beneficiaries 3-Aug-05 Nikunj High School Amboli, Andheri (W), Mumbai Nurses distributing medicines to camp beneficiaries The Department of Police 800 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 page 3

10 Hospital Participation 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 Camp 2 Date Venue In Association with Beneficiaries 7-Aug-05 Air India Colony, Kalina, Santa Cruz (E), Mumbai Dr. Kedar Patnekar, Consultant Paediatrician examining children at the camp Reliance Energy Ltd Dr. Sanjiv Maniar, Consultant Physician assessing health problems of flood-affected Dr. Rajesh Valand, ENT Consultant examining children at the camp Free medicine being distributed as per the prescription by hospital nurses Shri Kripa Shankar Singhji, ex-mla discussing camp details with the organizers in the backdrop of the progressing camp Shri Kripa Shankar Singhji, ex-mla & some of his party members, who visited the campsite to see the public response at this humanitarian endeavor page 4

11 Hospital Participation 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 Free distribution of medicines arranged by the Reliance Energy Ltd. Camp 3 & 4 Date Venue In Association with Beneficiaries 11-Aug-05 Central Board for Workers Education, Kurla, Mumbai Reliance Energy Ltd Aug-05 Mograpada Andheri (East), Mumbai Rotary Club of Versova On request by Mr. Suryakant Prabhu, a local social worker 1000 Hospital Participation 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 page 5

12 Hospital Participation 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 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 * included not only police officials but also other workers on railway stations like the coolies, boot-polishers, sweepers, canteen staff & others 300* Response to the camp Dr. Reshma Jhaveri, Consultant Ophthalmologist, examining the camp Free medicine distribution as per the prescription by hospital pharmacy staff 20-Aug-05 Govind Bal Vidya Mandir, Ambewadi, Nagardas Road, Andheri (E), Mumbai Rotary Club of Versova On request by Shri Arun Deo (Ex-Dy. Mayor & Corporator) and Shri Surendra Dubey (Corporator) 300 Hospital Participation 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 page 6

13 Hospital Participation 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 Free distribution of medicines arranged by the Reliance Energy Ltd. Camp 7 Date Venue In Association with Beneficiaries 23-Aug-05 REL South Division Office, Badminton Court, Supply Building, Santa Cruz (E) Reliance Energy Ltd. 596 Response to the camp Doctors being consulted on general health by flood affected citizens Free medicine being distributed as per the prescription by hospital pharmacy staff volunteers page 7

14 Hospital Participation A medical team comprising of Resident Medical Officers (Drs. Sachin, Praveen, Vinayak and Apoorva) and Nurses (3) Reliance Energy Ltd. Participation Free distribution of medicines arranged by the Reliance Energy Ltd. Camp 8 Date Venue In Association with Beneficiaries 24-Aug-05 REL East Division Office, Club Room, Tilak Nagar, New Building, Chembur Reliance Energy Ltd. 648 Registration Response to Camp Doctors being consulted on general health by flood affected citizens Free medicine being distributed as per the prescription page 8

15 Hospital Participation A medical team comprising of Resident Medical Officers (Drs. Sachin, Praveen, Vinayak and Apoorva) and Nurses (3) Reliance Energy Ltd. Participation Free distribution of medicines arranged by the Reliance Energy Ltd. Camp 9 Date Venue In Association with Beneficiaries 25-Aug-05 REL South Central Division Office, E-7 Ground Floor, MIDC, Andheri (E) Registration Reliance Energy Ltd. 422 Doctors being consulted on general health by flood affected citizens Free medicine being distributed as per the prescription page 9

16 Hospital Participation A medical team comprising of Resident Medical Officers (Drs. Bensode, Sachin, Praveen, Vinayak and Apoorva) and Nurses (3) Reliance Energy Ltd. Participation Free distribution of medicines arranged by the Reliance Energy Ltd. Camp 10 Date Venue In Association with Beneficiaries 26-Aug-05 REL North Division Office, Shankar Lane, S. V. Road, Kandivili (W) Reliance Energy Ltd. 396 Registration Doctors being consulted on general health by flood affected citizens Free medicine being distributed as per the prescription by hospital pharmacy staff volunteers Response to the camp page 10

17 Hospital Participation A medical team comprising of Resident Medical Officers (Drs. Sachin, Praveen, Vinayak and Apoorva) and Nurses (3) Reliance Energy Ltd. Participation Free distribution of medicines arranged by the Reliance Energy Ltd. Camp 11 Date Venue In Association with Beneficiaries 27-Aug-05 REL Central Division Office, Dindoshi, Goregaon (W) Reliance Energy Ltd. 344 Registration Free medicine being distributed as per the prescription by hospital pharmacy staff volunteers Doctors being consulted on general health by flood affected citizens Response to the camp page 11

18 Treatment Patients Admitted/Treated for Flood Related Diseases Diseases No. of Patients Details of Patients Dengue +ve 5 Leptospirosis +ve 22 Leptospirosis Suspected Malaria 4 Fever / Viral Fever 19 Gastroenteritis 4 Male(s): 11-, 13-, *27-, 33-year old Female(s): # 21-year old 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 9 Males: 18-, 22-, 35-, 42-, 50-, 52-, 61-, 76- and 87-year old Male(s): 30- and 43-year old Female(s) #21- and 51-year old 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 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 page 12

19 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! page 13