City Improves Hospitals for People

May 3, 2026, 13:11
IndiaHealth

Introduction

The Pimpri-Chinchwad city government is making its hospitals better. They are fixing one big hospital and building a new cancer center.

Main Body

The city is fixing the Yashwantrao Chavan Memorial Hospital. They want more special doctors to work there. They will add more beds for kidney cleaning and more physiotherapy. The city is also fixing the old elevators in the hospital. The elevators are 30 years old and they are very slow. There is a new cancer hospital in Thergaon. It has new machines to find and treat cancer. The city checked the oxygen and the security there. This new hospital is cheap. The government will pay for many of the costs. This helps poor people get medical help.

Conclusion

The city is building better hospitals and adding special doctors to help more people.

Learning

πŸ’‘ The "Doing Now" Pattern

In this text, we see a lot of things that are happening right now. We use this when a project is not finished yet.

The Rule: am/is/are + action + ing

Examples from the story:

  • The government is making hospitals better. β†’\rightarrow (They started, and they are still doing it).
  • The city is fixing the hospital. β†’\rightarrow (The work is happening now).
  • The city is building better hospitals. β†’\rightarrow (It is a current process).

Quick Word List for A2:

  • Fixing β†’\rightarrow Making something broken work again.
  • Building β†’\rightarrow Making a new house or hospital.
  • Improving β†’\rightarrow Making something better than it was before.

Vocabulary Learning

city (n.)
a large town or urban area
Example:The city is known for its museums.
government (n.)
the group of people who run a country or city
Example:The government announced new policies.
hospital (n.)
a place where sick people are treated
Example:She went to the hospital after the accident.
better (adj.)
more good or improved
Example:The new plan will make things better.
fixing (v.)
repairing or making something work
Example:They are fixing the broken window.
building (v.)
constructing or making something
Example:They are building a new school.
new (adj.)
recently made or introduced
Example:I bought a new phone.
cancer (n.)
a disease where cells grow uncontrollably
Example:Early detection can help fight cancer.
center (n.)
a place for a particular activity
Example:The community center hosts events.
want (v.)
desire something
Example:I want a cup of tea.
more (adj.)
a greater amount
Example:We need more volunteers.
special (adj.)
different or unique
Example:She has a special talent for music.
doctor (n.)
a medical professional
Example:The doctor examined the patient.
work (v.)
to do a job
Example:He works in a hospital.
add (v.)
to include something
Example:Please add sugar to the tea.
bed (n.)
a piece of furniture for sleeping
Example:He slept on a hospital bed.
kidney (n.)
an organ that filters blood
Example:The kidney removes waste from the body.
cleaning (n.)
the act of making something clean
Example:Cleaning the room takes time.
physiotherapy (n.)
treatment using exercise to improve movement
Example:Physiotherapy helps patients recover.
old (adj.)
having lived for many years
Example:The old building was renovated.
elevator (n.)
a lift that moves people between floors
Example:The elevator is broken.
slow (adj.)
moving at a low speed
Example:The traffic was slow.
machine (n.)
a device that performs work
Example:The machine makes coffee.
find (v.)
to discover
Example:Can you find my keys?
treat (v.)
to give medical care
Example:Doctors treat patients with medication.
oxygen (n.)
a gas needed for breathing
Example:Oxygen is essential for life.
security (n.)
protection against danger
Example:Security guards patrol the area.
cheap (adj.)
low in price
Example:The store sells cheap items.
pay (v.)
to give money for services
Example:She will pay the bill.
cost (n.)
the amount of money needed
Example:The cost of the trip was high.
helps (v.)
assists
Example:The guide helps tourists.
poor (adj.)
lacking resources
Example:They live in a poor neighborhood.
people (n.)
human beings
Example:Many people attended the concert.
medical (adj.)
relating to health
Example:Medical staff are on duty.
help (n.)
assistance
Example:They offered help to the injured.
adding (v.)
including something
Example:Adding salt improves flavor.