Aarey Colony residents face significant challenges when it comes to access to medical facilities. A report stated how a 45-year-old woman suffered a snakebite in a tribal hamlet recently and had to be rushed to the BMC-run Balasaheb Thackeray Trauma Centre in Jogeshwari. A few months ago, a woman allegedly passed away as she was compelled to run around for medical treatment after a snakebite.

In this particular case, the snake had bitten a woman who was rushed to Jogeshwari by her children only to be informed that the beds were occupied. It was only after some influence and intervention that she received anti-venom treatment. People expressed frustration that despite being a part of Mumbai, they lack essential health facilities in the area. They pointed out that the Aarey hospital, which once served the community, is now defunct.