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Nadda Urges New AIIMS to Set Global Standards in Care & Education

Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda addressed a leadership conclave for new AIIMS, urging them to progressively establish world standards in patient care and medical education. He emphasized a balanced, patient-centric approach and the need for structured collaboration among institutions. Nadda called for adopting cutting-edge technologies like AI in diagnostics and institutionalizing telemedicine services. He also stressed the importance of regular recruitment exams and ensuring affordable medicine access through Jan Aushadhi Kendras at every AIIMS.

Key Points: Nadda: New AIIMS Must Achieve World-Class Patient Care Standards

  • Set world standards in patient care
  • Integrate AI in diagnostics
  • Establish patient feedback mechanisms
  • Foster inter-AIIMS collaboration
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New AIIMS should establish world standards in patient care, medical education: J.P. Nadda

Health Minister J.P. Nadda directs new AIIMS to establish global benchmarks in patient care, medical education, and integrate AI and telemedicine.

"Facilities such as Jan Aushadhi Kendras and AMRIT Pharmacies should be established and maintained in every AIIMS - J.P. Nadda"

New Delhi, Feb 20

New All India Institutes of Medical Sciences should progressively establish world standards in patient care and medical education, while preserving the institutional ethos associated with the AIIMS system, Union Health and Family Welfare Minister J.P. Nadda said on Friday.

Addressing the 'Leadership Conclave' for the Presidents and the Executive Directors of new AIIMS, convened by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, the minister emphasised that the conclave is both contextual and relevant in the present phase of expansion of the AIIMS network.

He stated that a balanced approach must be maintained among patient care, teaching, and research, with a clear focus on strengthening a patient-centric model.

Nadda underscored the need to institute structured patient feedback mechanisms and to take concrete steps to enhance patient satisfaction.

The minister further stressed the importance of mutual support and structured collaboration so that institutions may grow together in a coordinated manner.

He expressed satisfaction that 20 AIIMS have established a collaborative research consortium to advance coordinated health research aligned with national priorities, and stated that institutional leadership must blend administrative efficiency with academic excellence to guide this initiative effectively.

The minister called for moving beyond conventional practices and fostering greater transparency, accountability, and objectivity in decision-making processes.

He urged the adoption of cutting-edge technologies, particularly the integration of Artificial Intelligence in diagnostics and clinical decision-making, and emphasised the need to institutionalise telemedicine services as a regular component of AIIMS functioning.

According to a Health Ministry statement, the minister reiterated that structured mechanisms such as NORCET and the Common Recruitment Examination (CRE) for nursing and non-faculty staff should be conducted regularly, with an emphasis on timely appointments.

"Facilities such as Jan Aushadhi Kendras and AMRIT Pharmacies should be established and maintained in every AIIMS to ensure affordable access to medicines," said Nadda.

He called for developing a structured mechanism for faculty and student exchange between AIIMS and other Institutes of National Importance, with AIIMS playing a leading role in teaching and nursing capacity building.

- IANS

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Priya S
Finally, a strong emphasis on patient feedback! As someone who has visited AIIMS Delhi, the experience can be overwhelming. A structured mechanism to listen to patients will make a world of difference. Telemedicine integration is also a game-changer for rural India.
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Rohit P
The talk of AI and cutting-edge tech is good, but let's first ensure the basic infrastructure and staff are in place. Many new AIIMS are still running with skeleton crews. Timely appointments via NORCET/CRE are critical – the minister is right to highlight that.
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Sarah B
The collaborative research consortium between 20 AIIMS sounds promising. Pooling resources and expertise is the only way to tackle our massive public health challenges. Hope this leads to more indigenous research and solutions tailored for India.
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Karthik V
Preserving the 'institutional ethos' is key. AIIMS stands for trust and excellence. While expanding, we must not dilute that brand. The call for transparency and moving beyond conventional practices is much needed in our government systems. Good step.
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Meera T
As a medical student, the focus on faculty/student exchange with other Institutes of National Importance is exciting. It will break silos and raise standards. But the balance between patient care, teaching, and research is delicate – hope it's managed well.
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David E

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