Jammu, April 5, 2025 – The All India Institute of Medical Sciences in Vijaypur, Jammu, has provided healthcare services to over 1.6 lakh patients since its Outpatient Department services began on August 1, 2024, marking a significant milestone for the region. Keywords: AIIMS Jammu, 1.6 lakh patients, healthcare milestone, Vijaypur, OPD services, Jammu and Kashmir, medical institute, patient care, advanced treatment. The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare reported to the Lok Sabha that the institute has treated 65,993 new patients and recorded 21,504 follow-up visits in 2024, alongside conducting 3,409 ultrasound scans, 554 MRI scans, 896 CT scans, and 5,926 X-rays in the past five months, highlighting its advanced diagnostic capabilities.
The institute currently operates 100 beds for inpatient and emergency care, managing 679 patients, with plans to add 250 more beds this month and scale up to 750 beds by the end of 2025 to serve up to 2,500 patients daily in its OPD services. Dr. Shakti Kumar Gupta, Director of AIIMS Jammu, emphasized the institute’s commitment to accessible healthcare for patients from Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, and Ladakh, reducing the need for travel outside the region for treatment. Keywords: advanced diagnostics, inpatient care, bed expansion, Dr. Shakti Gupta, accessible healthcare, regional medical hub.
AIIMS Jammu has also initiated gastrointestinal and hepatopancreatobiliary cancer surgeries, a first for the Union Territory, in collaboration with organizations like 4baseCare to advance precision medicine and improve patient outcomes. Keywords: cancer surgeries, oncology care, precision medicine, 4baseCare collaboration, gastrointestinal treatment, hepatopancreatobiliary surgery. The institute is addressing challenges by recruiting faculty to fill approximately 70 vacant positions, having appointed 112 members, and inviting J&K domicile doctors working abroad to contribute. A College of Nursing with 60 B.Sc. Nursing students has been launched, with plans for postgraduate and Ph.D. programs. Meanwhile, AIIMS Kashmir faces construction delays, which the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare is working to resolve. Keywords: faculty recruitment, nursing education, AIIMS Kashmir delays, medical education, J&K doctors, infrastructure development.
With its rapid growth, AIIMS Jammu is transforming medical care in the region, serving as a healthcare hub and offering hope to millions through expanded capacity and new services. For more information or to schedule an appointment, visit their official website or contact their administration. Keywords: healthcare hub, patient care expansion, medical transformation, AIIMS Jammu services, regional healthcare.