After a surge in the cases of the new COVID subvariant JN.1, doctors from the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) have advised people to not panic but rather remain alert and vigilant. “People are getting infected by the new sub-variant of COVID-JN.1 in many states of the country. […]
AIIMS, GGSIP announce collaboration for ‘Patient Grievance Redressal System’
The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS, New Delhi) and Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University (GGSIPU) have announced a strategic collaboration aimed at revolutionizing patient care through the implementation of a “Patient Grievance Redressal System.” “This landmark partnership marks a significant step towards enhancing transparency, accountability, and patient satisfaction within the […]
AIIMS to equip itself with 5G network by June 30
To enable maximum utilization of modern communication technology for patient care, teaching, research, and good governance, AIIMS has decided to equip itself with a 5G network by June 30, officials said. A five-member committee has been constituted to expedite the process, said an office memorandum, issued by the director Prof […]
SC asks AIIMS to examine if abortion of 29-week pregnant B Tech student possible
The Supreme Court on Thursday asked the Director of All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Delhi, to constitute a team of doctors on Friday to examine whether termination of a 29-week pregnancy can be conducted safely. A bench of Chief Justice DY Chandrachud and Justices PS Narasimha and JB Pardiwala asked AIIMS to submit […]
Minor girl admitted to AIIMS for termination of pregnancy: Centre to Delhi HC
The Centre on Wednesday informed Delhi High Court that a 14-year-old has been admitted to AIIMS for termination of pregnancy at 16 weeks following consensual sex between teenagers. The matter will be heard on January 23. Justice Prathiba M Singh was informed by the counsel for the central government that as per the medical […]
Delhi police launch investigation into AIIMS server hacking
A special cell of Delhi police has launched an investigation into the alleged malware attack in the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Delhi. According to official sources, a team of the Central Forensic Lab (CFSL) has been pressed into the service to check the infected server of the AIIMS Delhi […]
AIIMS server down for 8 days, two suspended, more on radar for cyber security breach, say Sources
For the eighth day running, the server at All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Delhi remained out of order, and according to the sources after the suspension of two analysts from Delhi more are on the radar for suspension for breaching cyber security. According to the sources, “The sanitizing […]
Doctors protest over AIIMS SoPs for treatment of Parliamentarians
The Federation of Resident Doctors Association (FORDA) and other doctors’ associations have opposed the move of the AIIMS director’s letter on standard operating procedures (SOPs) for sitting members of Parliament. All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Delhi, Director, Dr M Srinivas on Wednesday wrote a letter to YM Kandpal, […]
Jailed Kashmiri separatist Altaf Ahmad Shah passes away in AIIMS, Delhi
Kashmiri separatist Altaf Ahmad Shah passed away at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in the national capital on Monday night. Altaf Ahmad Shah, the son-in-law of Syed Ali Geelani, was lodged in Tihar Jail for the past five years in a terror-funding case. He was admitted in […]
AIIMS bars security staff to have food, refreshment while on duty
The newly-appointed director of All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi Dr M Srinivas on Thursday issued an office memorandum stating that if any security staff is found taking refreshments or eating food during duty hours, s/he will be removed from rolls of AIIMS. The memorandum said during […]
AIIMS Delhi Director name to be announced soon: Sources
With the tenure of the sitting Director of All India Institute of Medical Sciences Delhi Dr Randeep Guleria coming to an end on September 23, the announcement of his successor is expected anytime soon, as per the sources on Thursday. The frontrunner in the race for the post is Dr […]
FAIMS shows concern, seeks opinion on changing names of AIIMS
The Faculty Association of All India Institute of Medical Sciences (FAIMS) has expressed concern over the name change of AIIMS which is under discussion. The Faculty Association has written a letter to the members seeking an opinion with a reply within two days. “We at FAIMS seek your opinion on this very […]
Delhi HC directs AIIMS to constitutes expert panel to re-assess MBBS doctor disability
The Delhi High Court directed the Director of All India Institutes of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) to constitute a board of three experts in the relevant field to assess the petitioner’s (an MBBS Doctor) disability, who was recently declared as ineligible to study medical science. The Petitioner, Dr Laxmi, a divyang […]
Pahalgam bus accident: Amit Shah meets injured ITBP personnel in AIIMS Trauma Centre
Union Home Minister Amit Shah visited AIIMS Trauma Center here on Saturday and enquired about the health condition of the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) personnel injured in the tragic road accident that occurred in Jammu and Kashmir’s Pahalgam on August 16. Shah reached the hospital around 1 pm and personally checked about health conditions […]
ED takes Bengal minister Partha Chatterjee to Bhubaneswar AIIMS for treatment after HC order
Trinamool Congress Minister and former Education Minister of the state Partha Chatterjee was on Monday flown to Bhubaneswar in an air ambulance for treatment. Chatterjee, was earlier today seen leaving the SSKM hospital in Kolkata in a wheelchair and taken in an ambulance to the airport. The minister who was arrested in […]