Acworth Municipal Hospital for Leprosy, Wadala, founded in 1898, is one of India’s oldest and largest dedicated leprosy hospitals. It provides specialised care for patients affected by Hansen’s Disease (Leprosy), along with dermatology, reconstructive surgery, rehabilitation and public health outreach. The hospital also houses the Acworth Leprosy Museum, India’s first museum dedicated to leprosy history and awareness.
🚨 Emergency & Immediate Help
- Hospital Main Contact: +91 22 2415 5689
- General Enquiries: +91 22 2415 7676
- Email: info@acworthhospital.org
- Ambulance (Mumbai): Dial 108 | 102
- Police / Fire / All-India Emergency: 100 | 101 | 112
- 24×7 Emergency: Basic casualty and stabilisation for leprosy and dermatological emergencies.
- Inpatient Wards: Isolation wards, rehabilitation wards and general beds.
- Ambulance / Transfers: Mumbai municipal ambulance service available.
- Parking: On-site hospital parking at Wadala campus.
🏥 Hospital Services
Departments / Specialties
- Leprosy Care & Hansen’s Disease Management
- Dermatology
- Reconstructive Surgery
- Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation
- General Medicine (limited)
- Public Health Education
Diagnostics & Labs
- Skin smear microscopy for leprosy.
- Routine pathology and microbiology.
Rehabilitation
- Physiotherapy for disability prevention.
- Reconstructive surgeries for deformities.
- Social rehabilitation and community outreach.
Museum & Awareness
- Acworth Leprosy Museum for history, education and awareness.
🗓 OPD & Appointments
- Walk-in OPD for leprosy and dermatology patients — registration at OPD desk.
- Referrals accepted from municipal hospitals and private practitioners.
- For enquiries: +91 22 2415 5689
👨⚕ Doctors
The hospital has dermatologists, leprologists, surgeons and physiotherapists specialising in Hansen’s disease care. Senior staff manage patient care and rehabilitation programs.
🛏 Inpatient / Admission
- Isolation wards and rehabilitation wards available.
- Admissions coordinated through municipal health system.
💳 Insurance & Payments
Treatment is primarily subsidised or free under municipal health services. Check at admissions desk for any billing/insurance queries.
🧭 Patient & Visitor Facilities
- Visiting hours regulated by hospital administration.
- Basic canteen and waiting areas available.
- Museum accessible during working hours for public awareness.
📍 Nearby Essentials
Pharmacies
Multiple medical stores around Wadala and Dadar.
Transport
Nearest railway: Wadala Road Station. Buses and taxis available widely.
🧑💻 Online Resources
🔎 Quick Actions
🔗 Official Links
Address:
Acworth Municipal Hospital for Leprosy, Rafi Ahmed Kidwai Road, Wadala (E), Mumbai — 400031, Maharashtra, India.