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April 23, 2026 6:57 PM

V-P Radhakrishnan praises AIIMS expansion, says healthcare must reach the last mile

Vice-President (V-P) C.P. Radhakrishnan on Thursday chaired the sixth convocation ceremony of AIIMS Rishikesh in Uttarakhand, highlighting that the new AIIMS set up over the last decade have strengthened access to healthcare and medical education. The Vice-President emphasised that healthcare is a public trust and that medical professionals play a vital role in nation-building. He urged the young graduates to contribute through preventive care, rural outreach, research, and innovation, and to ...

February 24, 2026 8:28 PM

President Inaugurates ‘Saving Lives’ Campaign, Stresses Affordable Healthcare

President Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday inaugurated the nationwide campaign ‘Saving Lives and Building a Healthier Bharat’, organised by PD Hinduja Hospital, at Lok Bhavan in Mumbai. In her address, the President said the Government of India has taken several important steps over the past decade to ensure citizens remain healthy and have access to quality healthcare. Over 180,000 Ayushman Arogya Mandirs provide healthcare services across the country. Under Ayushman Bharat Yojana, the world’s ...

December 31, 2025 4:34 PM

Year-ender 2025: Govt accelerates healthcare reforms in 2025, boosts infrastructure, digital health and coverage

India’s healthcare sector witnessed significant expansion and consolidation in 2025, with the government intensifying efforts to ensure affordable, accessible and technology-driven healthcare for all, in line with the vision of Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas, Sabka Vishwas, Sabka Prayaas. Strengthening Health Infrastructure A major focus during the year was the expansion of health infrastructure under the PM–Ayushman Bharat Health Infrastructure Mission (PM-ABHIM). Launched to enhance pandemic p...

December 19, 2025 11:51 AM

AIIMS conducts India’s first Deep Brain Stimulation workshop for Parkinson’s, movement disorders

The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) is hosting India’s first workshop on advanced Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) to enhance doctors’ expertise in device-assisted therapies for Parkinson’s disease and other movement disorders. The workshop, being held from December 19 to 20, is dedicated exclusively to DBS in movement disorders and has been endorsed by the International Movement Disorders Society. DBS is a well-established and highly effective treatment that significantly im...

December 16, 2025 5:38 PM

IIT Delhi, AIIMS Develop Ingestible Device to Sample Microbes from Small Intestine

Researchers at IIT Delhi on Tuesday announced the development of an ingestible device capable of sampling bacteria directly from the small intestine, opening a new window into the human gut microbiome. While not all bacteria are harmful, nearly half of all cells in the human body are microbial. These organisms line the gut, aiding digestion, regulating mood, and supporting immunity. Studying them, however, has remained challenging. Existing tools are invasive, such as endoscopy or ileostomy, o...

June 30, 2025 9:08 PM

President Murmu graces first convocation of AIIMS Gorakhpur, emphasises medical service as service to humanity

President Droupadi Murmu attended the first convocation ceremony of AIIMS Gorakhpur on Monday, marking a milestone in the institute’s journey as a centre of medical excellence in eastern Uttar Pradesh. Addressing the gathering, the President praised the AIIMS network for symbolising India’s advanced medical capabilities. She said that the name “AIIMS” evokes an image of world-class treatment, cutting-edge technology, and dedicated healthcare professionals. Highlighting the institution's...

June 30, 2025 9:04 AM

President Droupadi Murmu to visit UP today for AIIMS Gorakhpur convocation

President Droupadi Murmu is set to begin her two-day visit to Gorakhpur on Monday and will attend the first convocation ceremony of the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in Gorakhpur. According to the Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister’s Office (CMO), on July 1, she is scheduled to inaugurate Uttar Pradesh’s first AYUSH University in Pipri, Bhathat, a key initiative aimed at strengthening traditional medicine and holistic healthcare education in the state. This will be President Mu...

May 15, 2025 3:13 PM

Former defence secretary Dr. Ajay Kumar assumes charge as UPSC chairman

Dr. Ajay Kumar, former Defence Secretary, officially assumed charge as the Chairman of the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) on Thursday. According to a statement issued by the Commission, the oath of office and secrecy was administered by Lt. Gen. Raj Shukla (Retd.), the senior-most member of the UPSC. An officer of the 1985 batch of the Indian Administrative Service (IAS) from the Kerala cadre, Dr. Kumar brings over 35 years of distinguished service in various capacities at both the sta...

April 24, 2025 1:39 PM

AIIMS Raipur performs its first swap kidney transplant

AIIMS Raipur has successfully conducted its first Swap Kidney Transplant, also known as Kidney Paired Donation (KPD), becoming the first among the newer AIIMS institutions and the first government hospital in Chhattisgarh to perform this advanced and life-saving procedure. The transplant, conducted under the guidance of the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, marks a significant milestone in expanding access to advanced medical care for patients with end-stage renal disease (ESRD), the Min...

March 26, 2025 12:04 PM

SAMEER and AIIMS sign MoU for collaborative research on medical devices

The Society for Applied Microwave Electronics Engineering & Research (SAMEER) and AIIMS on Tuesday signed a significant Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on the development of advanced medical devices. The partnership aims to drive advancements in high-field and low-field Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) and Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) systems. Additionally, the collaboration will focus on research in Radio Frequency (RF) and microwave technologies, all with the goal of e...