To combat lifestyle, communicable and non-communicable diseases, the state government has invited major private hospitals to conduct medical campaigns and create awareness among the people. The commissioner of the Directorate of Medical Education and Research (DMER) also held a meeting recently at which all hospital authorities were present and some of them are positive about the move.

The burden of disease is increasing in the state, including in metropolitan cities such as Mumbai, Thane and Navi Mumbai. For prevention, early diagnosis and treatment of diseases and conditions such as tuberculosis, breast cancer, cataracts, thyroid and osteoporosis, DMER has already started a medical campaign in a phase-wise manner.