Question : AIIMS

Will the Minister of HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE be pleased to state:

(a) whether the Government is aware that the AIIMS at Bhopal, Bhubaneswar, Jodhpur, Patna, Raipur and Rishikesh which were conceived as centres of excellence in medical care have failed in accomplishing the desired objectives;

(b) if so, the details thereof and the reasons therefor;

(c) whether the establishment of the AIIMS in six States has had any impact on the patient load in AIIMS, Delhi, from these States; and

(d) if so, the details in this regard and the number of patients referred to or transferred from the regional AIIMS to AIIMS, Delhi, for treatment since the operation of these regional AIIMS?

ANSWER
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND
FAMILY WELFARE
(SHRI ASHWINI KUMAR CHOUBEY)

(a) & (b): Presently six (06) AIIMS i.e. Bhopal, Bhubaneswar, Jodhpur, Patna, Raipur and Rishikesh are functional substantially meeting the objectives of Medical Education, Healthcare and Research. The functional status of these AIIMS is given in Annexure.

The performance of all AIIMS are reviewed and monitored from time to time at Institute and Government level and remedial measures are taken.

(c) & (d): Performing large numbers of major surgeries and advanced medical care in different super-specialities as indicated in the annexed statement, the above six (06) functional AIIMS have reduced the patient load of AIIMS Delhi. In few cases, where further progressive expertise/consultation is required, patients are transferred / referred to AIIMS, Delhi.