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AIIMS-Delhi Installs First Made-in-India Advanced Endoscopy System
AIIMS-Delhi has received a new machine for examining people’s digestive systems.
The machine is called the EP-6000.
It was made in India and includes advanced ways to create medical images.
Fujifilm India donated it to the hospital’s gastroenterology department.
The donation was described as a goodwill gesture and support for patients.
Doctors said the system will help them treat more people with specialised services.
Fujifilm India has also opened an endoscope manufacturing facility in Jodhpur.
The installation is part of efforts to make more medical equipment in India.
AIIMS-Delhi has installed the first made-in-India endoscopy system with advanced imaging features.
The EP-6000 system was donated by Fujifilm India to the Department of Gastroenterology.
The system is expected to expand AIIMS-Delhi’s advanced endoscopic services for patients.
Fujifilm India has established an endoscope manufacturing facility in Jodhpur.
The installation supports India’s effort to strengthen domestic medical-device manufacturing and reduce import dependence.
- Who
- AIIMS-Delhi, Fujifilm India, and the hospital’s Department of Gastroenterology.
- What
- AIIMS-Delhi installed the first made-in-India endoscopy system with advanced imaging features.
- Where
- AIIMS-Delhi in New Delhi, India; the manufacturing facility is in Jodhpur.
- When
- September 16; the year was not specified.
- Why
- To strengthen specialised gastroenterology care, expand advanced endoscopic services, and support domestic medical-device manufacturing.
Key facts
- System
- EP-6000
- Manufacturer and donor
- Fujifilm India
- Recipient
- Department of Gastroenterology, AIIMS-Delhi
- Claimed distinction
- First made-in-India endoscopy system with advanced imaging features installed at AIIMS-Delhi
- Manufacturing location
- Jodhpur
- Donation purpose
- A goodwill gesture and support for patients in need
- Broader policy context
- India is seeking to strengthen domestic medical-device manufacturing and reduce dependence on imports
Quotes
Dr Nikhil Tandon
Director of AIIMS-Delhi
“AIIMS has a longstanding commitment to advancing patient care through the adoption of cutting-edge medical technologies and clinical innovation. The installation of the first Made-in-India endoscope system will add to our capabilities to serve patients at large”
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