JP Nadda reviews services at Delhi's RML Hospital

JP Nadda reviews services at RML Hospital in Delhi

New Delhi, Oct 23

Addressing the review meeting, Nadda emphasised the importance of drawing on the expertise and best practices of leading institutions when planning major healthcare infrastructure projects.

He also called for stronger implementation of the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM) at RML Hospital, including ABDM compliance and wider adoption of e-prescriptions and other digital health services to improve patient care and service delivery.

The Minister also stressed the need to prioritise the mental well-being of students and faculty, highlighting the impact of stress on academic and professional life, said a statement.

He called for supportive interpersonal relationships, open communication and sustained mental health support.

RML Hospital regularly conducts mental health screenings for students and health check-ups for faculty members. Furthermore, the Minister encouraged the implementation of Project SARATHI at the institution and deemed it an important step.

During the visit, he reviewed the hospital's achievements and upcoming projects.

Through a presentation shared during the review meeting, the Minister was briefed on the hospital's clinical services, medical education, research activities and quality improvement initiatives.

The presentation highlighted the hospital's growing patient load, with 19.4 lakh outpatient visits, over 82,500 inpatient admissions and more than 96,600 surgeries and procedures recorded in 2025.

The hospital currently has 30 clinical and patient-care departments and eight pre-clinical and para-clinical departments.

The Minister also reviewed the activities undertaken by Dr. RML Hospital under Special Campaign 6, emphasising the importance of institutionalising Swachhata, minimising pendency, ensuring efficient record management and maintaining a clean, hygienic and patient-friendly healthcare environment.

— IANS