Prime Minister Narendra Modi, virtually inaugurated multiple cutting-edge healthcare facilities, marking a significant advancement for healthcare standards in Northeast India. The event saw the esteemed presence of Assam’s Hon’ble Chief Minister, Shri Himanta Biswa Sarma, alongwith Members of Parliament, Members of the Legislative Assembly, Executive Director of AIIMS Guwahati, Prof. Ashok Puranik. Faculty, senior govt. officials attended this landmark event.
The newly inaugurated facilities include Drone Services for the rapid delivery of essential medical supplies, a modern Auditorium, and a Radiotherapy Block equipped with a High-Energy Linear Accelerator, HDR Brachytherapy Unit and a 4D-CT Simulator, revolutionizing cancer care in the region. With these advancements, AIIMS Guwahati will expand its ability to treat patients with complex health needs and conduct advanced research in cancer treatment protocols, as well as train future radiation oncologists and medical physicists.
Additionally, advanced diagnostic and treatment services such as a Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) unit with a 3T scanner, a Biplane Digital Subtraction Angiography (DSA) Cath Lab for international radiology facilities and neurovascular interventions, and a Dexa Scan for bone health has also been inaugurated today. The newly established Night Shelter at AIIMS Guwahati will offer accommodation for families of patients traveling long distances for care, enhancing their comfort and convenience.
Reflecting on India’s ongoing healthcare advancements, the Prime Minister noted that these new facilities inaugurated at various places alongwith AIIMS Guwahati align with the government’s commitment to accessible, high-quality healthcare, particularly for underserved regions. He highlighted India’s five pillars of health policy: preventive care, early detection, affordable treatment, expanded healthcare in smaller towns, and increased use of technology. “India is looking at health holistically,” he emphasized, adding that initiatives like the Ayushman Bharat Yojana, which has provided over 4 crore citizens with free treatment and the Ayushman Vaya Vandana Card for senior citizens above 70, reflect the government’s mission to reduce healthcare costs for all.
Prof. Puranik underscored AIIMS Guwahati’s commitment to delivering quality healthcare to Northeast India and plans to introduce a trauma evacuation center, a child development and early intervention unit, and a stroke center in the near future.
With these state-of-the-art services, AIIMS Guwahati is set to become a premier destination for healthcare in the region, committed to blending compassion with technology to serve the people.
