Nadda Commits to Uphold AIIMS Standards Amid Medical Education Reforms

Union Health Minister J P Nadda emphasizes maintaining high standards at AIIMS while detailing healthcare reforms. Speaking at BJMFCON 2024, he discussed policy changes boosting medical education and accessibility in Bihar and Jharkhand, focusing on preventive health and expanding medical facilities.

Union Health Minister J P Nadda has vowed to uphold the high standards of teaching and faculty at the new AIIMS institutions. During his address at BJMFCON 2024, a forum of Delhi NCR-based doctors from Bihar and Jharkhand, Nadda highlighted AIIMS-Delhi's evolution into a recognized brand over decades.

Nadda stressed that faculty recruitment would remain uncompromised and announced that construction for AIIMS-Darbhanga would soon commence. He also cited recent policy interventions transforming medical education, from a curative focus to a more comprehensive health approach, promoting preventative care through facilities like Ayushman Arogya Mandirs.

In reinforcing India's public health infrastructure, Nadda revealed expansion plans for medical colleges and praised the success of initiatives like Swachh Bharat Abhiyan and Ayushman Bharat. His address highlighted the government's commitment to extending healthcare access and improving service quality at the grassroots level.

(With inputs from agencies.)