Jammu: Prof. (Dr.) Shakti Kumar Gupta, Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer of the All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Jammu (AIIMS), Jammu, said the institute houses the country's only Centre for Advanced Genomics and Precision Medicine among all AIIMS, enabling high-end genomic testing within India.
"The expanding Oncology Unit now offers chemotherapy, radiation therapy and immunotherapy, bringing comprehensive cancer care closer to patients," Dr Gupta here said.
Dr Gupta added that the advanced biochemistry laboratory, equipped with waterless dry chemistry technology, ensures high-volume, rapid and accurate diagnostic reporting.
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According to a recent UNI report, he expressed that AIIMS Jammu emerged as a National Healthcare Beacon and expressed deep appreciation to the media fraternity as well for their consistent support and responsible reporting, which has played a vital role in highlighting the institution’s growth, achievements and public service initiatives.
He stated that AIIMS Jammu stands today as a symbol of visionary leadership and inclusive healthcare, established under the guidance of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, whose vision has strengthened healthcare delivery across the nation.
Prof. Gupta emphasized that AIIMS Jammu is not merely a hospital but a comprehensive ecosystem of healing, learning, innovation, and research. Despite the challenges posed, including those during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Institute completed 43 major buildings in a record time of three and a half years.
The quality and pace of construction earned national recognition when CPWD received the Best Project Award at the 170th CPWD Annual Day, conferred by the Union Minister for Housing and Urban Affairs, Manohar Lal Khattar.
Highlighting clinical achievements, Prof. Gupta stated that AIIMS Jammu has treated over 3.68 lakh OPD patients, admitted 8,783 inpatients, handled 22,810 emergency cases, and performed 3,283 surgeries across eight modular operation theatres. He further informed that critical care was provided to 1,297 ICU patients, and conducted 1,624 dialysis sessions.
Advanced diagnostic services, including 60,000 X-rays, 34,000 ultrasounds, 13,500 CT scans and over 4,000 MRIs, have significantly enhanced healthcare access for the people of Jammu and Kashmir.
Further strengthening tertiary healthcare delivery, AIIMS Jammu has operationalized Super Speciality Departments across multiple disciplines. Super speciality services are now available in Endocrinology, Pediatric Surgery, Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery (CTVS), Nephrology, Neurosurgery, Neurology, Urology, Burns and Plastic Surgery, Surgical Gastroenterology, Medical Gastroenterology, Neonatology, Pulmonary Medicine, Surgical Oncology and Cardiology, reports UNI.
The commencement of these advanced services has significantly enhanced the Institute’s capacity to provide comprehensive, specialized and high-end medical care, thereby reducing the need for patients to travel outside the region for advanced treatment.
Patient-centric initiatives such as the AIIMS Indoor Navigation App, Patient Care Manager and Rogi Sahayak Mitra system, Parikrama Seva e-carts, Swasthya App and dedicated AYUSH screening further enhance patient convenience and accessibility.
Prof. Gupta stated that AIIMS Jammu has grown from a single MBBS batch to six batches with 100 students each, along with B.Sc. Nursing, MD/MS, MDS and M.Ch programmes.
With over 140 ongoing research projects and collaborations with IIT Jammu, IIM Jammu and the University of Alabama, AIIMS Jammu continues to emerge as a strong research-driven institution, he added.
He further highlighted that AIIMS Jammu secured the 7th position in Outlook Magazine’s 2025 ranking of Government Medical Universities, becoming the second-highest ranked AIIMS after AIIMS Delhi.
The Institute has also been honoured by visits from eminent dignitaries, including Union Health Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, and several other national leaders, who have appreciated its rapid development and patient-centric approach.
In conclusion, Prof. Gupta expressed, “AIIMS Jammu is not just about treating diseases; it is about healing lives, nurturing hope, and building a healthier tomorrow for generations to come.”
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