Page 5 - Latest Updates on AIIMS
From Ayurveda to AIIMS, PM Modi launches Rs 12,850 cr healthcare projects
PM Modi launched healthcare projects worth Rs 12,850 crore today, boosting India's medical infrastructure, Ayushman Bharat, and digital health initiatives
 "From Ayurveda to AIIMS, PM Modi launches Rs 12,850 cr healthcare projects")
PM Modi to inaugurate AIIMS Bhopal extension and drone service on Oct 29
"We could not have achieved this ambitious project without the cooperation of the Ministry of Health. Their assistance has enabled us to develop new facilities in AIIMS Bhopal
 "PM Modi to inaugurate AIIMS Bhopal extension and drone service on Oct 29")
Air pollution can lead to more mortality than Covid: Randeep Guleria
According to Dr Guleria, air pollution can cause inflammation or swelling of the vessels of the heart in patients who have heart diseases and this also leads to higher chances of heart attacks
 "Air pollution can lead to more mortality than Covid: Randeep Guleria")
Will not allow dilution in standards of teaching at AIIMS: J P Nadda
"It takes 10 to 20 years for any institution to grow and function in full swing. I will not allow the dilution of the standards of AIIMS and will protect its brand name," Nadda said
 "Will not allow dilution in standards of teaching at AIIMS: J P Nadda")
Aiims plans OPD to educate patients on decision-making upon incapacitation
Fundamental principle of Palliative care is not to prolong suffering by putting someone on life support unnecessarily but ease their pain by taking proper care of the symptoms
 "Aiims plans OPD to educate patients on decision-making upon incapacitation")
Aiims doctors seek prez's intervention as WB colleagues continue strike
Despite continuous protests, including the hunger strike, no significant action has been taken by the authorities in West Bengal
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More than 85% of cases of vision loss in country preventable: Experts
According to the National Blindness and Visual Impairment Survey, cataract is the leading cause of blindness, accounting for 66.2 per cent of all cases of blindness in India
 "More than 85% of cases of vision loss in country preventable: Experts")
RG Kar case: Aiims Delhi doctors to hold candle march on October 9
As per the release, the candle march is scheduled to start from JLN Auditorium in Delhi at around 6 pm on October 9
 "RG Kar case: Aiims Delhi doctors to hold candle march on October 9")
WHO to train AIIMS doctors, medical staff on handling casualty incidents
The inaugural course will be held from October 1 to 5
 "WHO to train AIIMS doctors, medical staff on handling casualty incidents")
Police ask AIIMS to verify Samir Modi's injury claims from May 30 meeting
The police have also asked the medical board to determine if the said injury was old or sustained on May 30, as well as to determine if the injury is possible from the twisting of a finger or hand
 "Police ask AIIMS to verify Samir Modi's injury claims from May 30 meeting")
Aiims Darbhanga to be built by NBCC arm; Centre awards Rs 1,261 cr contract
Aiims Darbhanga, approved by the Union Cabinet in 2020, will be built over 182 acres of land at a cost of Rs 1,261 crore, which will be fully funded by the Centre
 "Aiims Darbhanga to be built by NBCC arm; Centre awards Rs 1,261 cr contract")
News updates: PM Modi arrives in US to participate in the Quad summit
Catch all the latest news updates from around the world here
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Delhi Aiims' students protest against administration over various issues
Many protestors cited issues such as the non-availability of hostels, women safety and non-upgradation of the syllabus
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Amid chants of Lal Salaam, Yechury's body handed over to AIIMS for research
Congress Parliamentary Party chairperson Sonia Gandhi also reached the AKG Bhavan, along with her party colleagues Jairam Ramesh, Rajeev Shukla and others, to pay her last respects
 "Amid chants of Lal Salaam, Yechury's body handed over to AIIMS for research")
Leaders pay last their tribute as mortal remains of Yechury taken to Aiims
According to CPI(M), as per the wishes of the late leader, Sitaram Yechuri's body will be donated to AIIMS for medical research purposes
 "Leaders pay last their tribute as mortal remains of Yechury taken to Aiims")
All about Indian Railways' health cards for free treatment of employees
Unique Medical Identification cards can be made at a cost of Rs 100
 "All about Indian Railways' health cards for free treatment of employees")
Sitaram Yechury is 'critical', in ICU on respiratory support, says CPI(M)
The 72-year-old politician is being treated for a severe respiratory infection in AIIMS' ICU; the party said a team of doctors is closely observing CPI (M) leader Sitaram Yechury's condition
 "Sitaram Yechury is 'critical', in ICU on respiratory support, says CPI(M)")
All not well in health dept: Delhi HC asks Aiims director to bring reforms
The court also asked the authorities to ensure that services of the four member doctors are renewed for two years and they are not harassed
 "All not well in health dept: Delhi HC asks Aiims director to bring reforms")
New Indian dress code to replace colonial convocation attire in med schools
The government stated that the use of black robes and caps, a colonial legacy from the British, in convocations needs to be changed
 "New Indian dress code to replace colonial convocation attire in med schools")
Aiims, RML's doctors call off 11-day strike after SC appeal, assurances
The apex court earlier in the day asked protesting doctors to resume work and assured them that no adverse action would be taken after they rejoin