A non-functional lift at Mumbai's KEM Hospital has made its orthopaedic ward difficult to access, leaving several beds vacant. Patients with fractures and mobility issues have reportedly been shifted to other wards or hospitals, raising concerns over neglected infrastructure at the civic-run hospital

According to the BMC, the lift at the orthopaedics centre at the KEM Hospital is 39 years old and has been showing signs of wear and tear. Considering its age, deteriorating condition and the possibility of an accident, the hospital administration initiated the process of replacing it