Bel-Air Hospital

Affiliations

Indian Red Cross Society (IRCS)

Bel-Air Hospital is a project of the Maharashtra State Branch (founded 1936) of the ICRS (ICRSa). The ICRS, founded in 1920, is part of the international Red Cross and Red Crescent movement. Bel-Air Hospital’s founder, Dr. R.B. Billimoria, transferred its management to the IRCS in 1965 (ICRSa, b). The governor of Maharashtra is the president of this branch of the IRCS; the minister of public health is the vice-president. Our contact was with office-bearers Dr. C.J. Batliwalla, Hon. Secretary and Joint Hon. Secretary, Mrs. H. Modi. The IRCS and the MCBS are in a 30 year contract in regard to Bel-Air Hospital management. Both Fr. Tomy and Mrs. Modi expressed how important they find their ongoing collaboration.

 

The Missionary Congregation of the Blessed Sacrament

Fr. Tomy is a member of the MCBS and is accountable to that order. Through that relationship he could be replaced at anytime. According to the agreement with the ICRS, the MCBS is responsible for providing Bel-Air Hospital suitable management staff. Fr. Tomy hopes that he will remain at Bel-Air Hospital for at least three more years.