GHMC plans to set up animal care hospital

Hyderabad: The Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) is planning to establish a dedicated hospital for animals, including dogs, at the Serilingampally animal care shelter. The proposed hospital will be situated on a 4,350 square yard plot of GHMC-owned land and is set to feature comprehensive medical facilities.

Announcing the initiative, GHMC officials disclosed that the proposal will be presented at the upcoming GHMC standing committee meeting scheduled for Thursday. The hospital's medical infrastructure will include facilities for blood tests, X-rays, ultrasound, 2D echo, and Laparoscopy. Additionally, provisions will be made for wheelchairs and prosthetics to cater to the healthcare needs of animals.

Initially proposed in 2023, the development of the animal care centre was entrusted to a private company under corporate social responsibility (CSR). However, in July 2024, the responsibility was reassigned to the 'All for Animals Foundation,' contingent upon the installation of necessary medical equipment and assuming responsibility for operations and maintenance.

"The proposal for the animal hospital is slated for approval," confirmed members of the GHMC standing committee, which comprises 15 corporators vested with decision-making authority within the corporation.

In addition to the animal hospital project, the committee will deliberate on 10 other proposals during the upcoming meeting. One of these proposals addresses rectifying issues in the distribution of 2BHK houses during the previous administration.