Union Health Joint Secretary visits AIIMS, applauds for advanced and quality healthcare facility

Bhubaneswar: AIIMS-Bhubaneswar has been providing modern and quality healthcare services to the people of Odisha as well as its neighbouring states. Daily footfall of the patients in the national institute proves the trust of the public on AIIMS in the State Capital.

Be it medical education, research, treatment, or collaborations, it has excelled and brought laurels in the glorious decades’ journey, said Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare Joint Secretary Aradhana Patnaik, during her two-day visit to the national institute.

Ms. Patnaik visited different departments and interacted with the patients and their relatives.

Executive Director of AIIMS-Bhubaneswar Dr. Ashutosh Biswas, when greeting the Joint Secretary in the institute, highlighted the ongoing developmental projects and future plans. Dr. Biswas also informed about the beginning of Liver transplants and a few more modern services in the institute.

AIIMS has been able to change the perception of the public towards healthcare facilities through its dedication and empathetic efforts of medical professionals and staff. It brought many achievements and glory with its comprehensive approach towards healthcare services, said Dr. Biswas.

On this occasion, the Joint Secretary went around different facilities of the institute like the state-of-the-art Burn Centre, CSSD, MRD, PET-CT, Radiation Oncology, and other high-end services. She also commended AIIMS-Bhubaneswar for its commitment to maintaining a clean and hygienic environment. She congratulated AIIMS for rising ahead year by year in NIRF and India Today rankings.

The Joint Secretary was accompanied by Dr. Biswas along with Deans Dr. PR Mohapatra, Dr. Satyajit Mishra, Dr. Soubhagya Kumar Jena, Medical Superintendent Dr. Dillip Kumar Parida, and the DDA (In-charge) Rasmi Ranjan Sethy. She conducted meetings with Department Heads and faculties, where she assessed the progress of newly coming critical care facilities like CCHB, Trauma and Emergency Care, administrative building, and Dharmashala.

During her visit, Ms. Patnaik generated her ABHA number from the OPD counter, acknowledging AIIMS’s success in advancing the Prime Minister’s vision of a digital India.

Ms. Patnaik was particularly impressed by the students of AIIMS Bhubaneswar, praising their vision and compassion for society. She also recognized AIIMS Bhubaneswar’s efficient handling of the Bahanga rail tragedy, especially in managing the bodies of the deceased.

It may be noted here that AIIMS Bhubaneswar has signed MoUs with several national institutes focusing on research and patient care. Similarly, the INI has successfully managed 162 dead bodies from the Bahanaga rail tragedy.