Union health minister JP Nadda on Thursday reviewed the progress and readiness of AIIMS, Awantipora, the first such healthcare facility in the Valley.
He also said that the number of MBBS seats at the institution would be raised from 50 to 100. J&K health minister Sakina Itoo said Nadda had informed her that the number of MBBS seats will be raised from 50 to 100, and termed it a welcome step.
The minister said the OPD facility would be opened in December and asked officials to speed up the process. He said all efforts must be directed towards making quality tertiary healthcare services accessible to the people at the earliest. Nadda said that, guided by Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of accessible, affordable and quality healthcare for all, AIIMS, Awantipora, is set to become a major centre of advanced medical care, significantly strengthening tertiary healthcare services in Jammu and Kashmir and bringing specialised treatment closer to the people.
Awami Itihaad Party (AIP) chief spokesperson Inam Un Nabi welcomed Nadda’s visit to review AIIMS’ progress and operational readiness.
