Mansukh Mandaviya dedicates new state-of-the-art facilities at Delhi AIIMS to nation

By Shalini Bhardwaj
New Delhi [India], December 13 : Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare Mansukh Mandaviya dedicated new state-of-the-art facilities at AIIMS New Delhi to the nation on Wednesday.
The new facilities inaugurated today are the Mother and Child Block, Surgical Block, National Centre for Geriatrics, New Paid Ward in Main Hospital, Centre for Advanced Research in Hospital Infection Control and Forensic DNA Laboratory at JPN Apex Trauma Centre and Centre for Medical Innovation & Entrepreneurship (CMIE) and Private Ward Wing at National Cancer Institute (NCI), Jhajjar.
Speaking on the occasion, Mandaviya praised AIIMS New Delhi as "a lighthouse, setting conventions and principles that the entire country follows".
He said that "the outstanding reputation of AIIMS is a testament to the commitment and enthusiasm exhibited by the dedicated doctors working here."
He informed that these new facilities were inaugurated today to improve healthcare services for the common people. The objective is to ensure that access to quality and affordable healthcare reaches the people's last mile."
Elaborating on the government's initiative towards bringing about a transformation in healthcare in India, the Union Health Minister highlighted that the establishment of the 1,70,000 Ayushman Aarogya Mandir is an endeavour in the same direction.
"These health and wellness centres have also been provided with tele-consultation facilities, saving time, effort and resources for the common man," he said.
He further stated, "Recently, the 10,000th Jan Aushadi Kendra was launched by the Hon'ble Prime Minister. The number of medical colleges has more than doubled in the last nine years. Similarly, the number of MBBS, PG and nursing seats has also increased at an unprecedented rate in less than 10 years."
Mandaviya said that India is also promoting its quality and affordable healthcare services to the world. "The 'Heal in India' and 'Heal by India' initiatives have been launched to tap into the fastest-growing medical tourism sector in the world," he stated.
Appreciating the commitment of Indian healthcare professionals towards providing sewa or service, to humanity, the Union Minister said that this tradition is rooted in our age-old culture, which is now recognised by the world.
He said, "The COVID crisis has shown the world not only India's strengths in the medical and pharmaceutical sector but also its values of 'Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam'. This was on display when India continued to supply critical medicines to the world without escalating the prices, even when there was a global shortage of medicines."
He was joined by Union Ministers of State for Health and Family Welfare, SP Singh Baghel and Bharati Pravin Pawar. Sudhansh Pant, Union Health Secretary and M Srinivas, Director, AIIMS New Delhi, were also present.
As per a government release, the new facilities, at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi will mark a transformative leap in healthcare infrastructure and services. They are equipped with cutting-edge technology and modern amenities, underscoring AIIMS New Delhi's dedication to maintaining the highest standards of healthcare delivery.
The expansion aims to address the evolving healthcare needs of a growing population and to reinforce AIIMS New Delhi's position as a global leader in medical innovation.
The new infrastructure will boast advanced medical equipment and facilities designed to accommodate the latest breakthroughs in medical science. These enhancements will contribute to improved patient outcomes and a more efficient healthcare delivery system.
With the addition of new facilities, AIIMS New Delhi aims to reduce patient waiting times and expand its capacity to serve a larger number of individuals. The institution remains committed to providing accessible, world-class healthcare to the community.