JAMMU: The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi last week, is gearing up to start its outpatient department and diagnostic facilities in the coming days.
Dr Shakti Gupta, Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer of AIIMS Jammu, informed that trial runs are currently underway at the hospital to identify areas for improvement in patient care.
“We are currently conducting trial runs and are hopeful to initiate OPD services along with diagnostic facilities at the institute in the coming weeks,” Dr Gupta said.
He elaborated, “Given the scale and prestige of this institute, serving Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh, and parts of Punjab and Himachal Pradesh, some equipment required is being sourced from the USA, Germany, and other countries.”
“We anticipate the arrival of all necessary equipment within the next three months, and I can assure you that all 940 beds, including 190 ICU beds, will be operational within the next six months,” Dr Shakti added. AIIMS Jammu plans to open approximately 50 departments, including 30 general and 20 superspecialities.
Dr Gupta said, “A portion of the required staff has already been hired, with the remaining positions currently being filled. We have already recruited doctors from 17 states and three UTs, and recruitment for the remaining positions will continue into March.”
