AIIMS campuses redefining patient care by offering affordable treatment: JP Nadda

Nagpur: Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare, Shri Jagat Prakash Nadda, yesterday virtually addressed the first edition of the Conclave on ''Best Practices'' that has been organized by the Union Ministry of Health and Family Health Welfare at All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Nagpur. 

The two-day Conclave seeks to showcase exemplary practices adopted by various AIIMS institutions, with a focus on patient-centric care, operational efficiency, digital transformation, and academic excellence.

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AIIMS institutes from across the country (AIIMS Bhopal, AIIMS Jammu, AIIMS Bilaspur, AIIMS Jodhpur, AIIMS Nagpur, AIIMS Deoghar, AIIMS Patna, AIIMS Gorakhpur, AIIMS Guwahati, AIIMS Raipur), along with the Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Yojana (PMSSY) division and the Ministry of Defense, collaborated in the conclave. Union Health Secretary, Ms. Punya Salila Srivastava, delivered the opening address at the event.

In his address, underlining the significance of All India Institutes of Medical Sciences, Shri Nadda stated that “each AIIMS, established as an Institute of National Importance, integrates advanced clinical care, high-quality medical education and research excellence. Strategically located to address regional disparities, every AIIMS serves as a Centre of healthcare innovation and learning, delivering equitable, affordable and evidence-based healthcare services. These institutions reflect Government’s commitment to strengthen public health systems, raising standards of care and nurturing a new generation of healthcare leaders.”

Shri Nadda emphasized the importance of sharing the best practices and innovations of each new AIIMS with other AIIMS for their wider adoption and utilization. He also commended AIIMS Nagpur for “taking a lead and organizing the first conclave on best practices”.

Highlighting the importance of the Conclave, Shri Nadda stated that “This Conclave is a pioneering initiative that seeks to consolidate rich experiences of new AIIMS in three key domains: teaching-learning and research; hospital services; and governance and patient convenience.”

Shri Nadda underlined the significant role played by AIIMS in readying doctors to meet future healthcare challenges. He also added that “in the domain of teaching-learning, adoption of Competency Based Medical Education curriculum, investment in digital learning, state-of-the-art simulation laboratories and implementation of structured mentorship programs signal a deep commitment to educational excellence.”

Union Health Minister also highlighted that “New AIIMS are increasingly contributing to India’s scientific advancement through regionally relevant studies, ethical clinical trials and translational research. It is encouraging to see the efforts to foster interdisciplinary collaborations, as these will be a key to solve complex public health problems in the years to come.”

“AIIMS campuses are redefining patient care by offering high-quality, evidence-based and affordable treatment through advanced infrastructure and a wide spectrum of specialties. Use of e-governance tools, transparent administrative frameworks, and patient-focused innovations such as Jan Aushadhi Kendras, digital registration systems and dedicated helpdesks, demonstrate that efficiency and compassion can coexist in public healthcare settings”, Shri Nadda further added.

In her address, Union Health Secretary, Ms. Punya Salila Srivastava stressed the importance of all the stakeholders to take forward the vision of the government of “excellence in medical education and universal healthcare”. She underlined that institutional growth would depend on the leader’s vision and encouraged all to learn from the best practices of other institutions.