India, July 27 -- The Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) on Sunday inaugurated a free dental and eye examination and treatment centre at the Late Draupadabai Murlidhar Khedekar Hospital in Bopodi.

Deputy mayor Parshuram Wadekar inaugurated the centre in the presence of civic officials, elected representatives and healthcare professionals.

Wadekar said, "The aim is to make quality healthcare accessible to every citizen. Facilities such as free eye and dental treatment at neighbourhood civic hospitals will encourage early diagnosis and treatment while reducing the financial burden on patients."

The new facility has been launched in partnership with HV Desai Eye Hospital, which will provide free eye examinations and treatment, and DY Patil ...