In the aftermath of the fire that broke out in the intensive care unit of KEM hospital which cost a 2.5-year-old baby his arm, the civic body appointed interim chief executive officers to improve the functioning of the city's four super-specialty hospitals.

Based on the circular issued by the civic body, Kiran Dighavkar, assistant commissioner of G North ward has been appointed as the interim CEO for KEM and Sion Hospital, Prashant Sapkale, assistant commissioner of K East ward for Cooper Hospital and Devidas Kshirsagar, assistant commissioner of P South ward for Nair and Nair Dental Hospital. These civic officials will hold the charge until the positions are permanently filled by individuals who have completed an MBA and have some experience in administrative responsibilities.