Archive · 16 Sep 2026
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.
- When
- September 16; the year was not specified.
- Where
- AIIMS-Delhi in New Delhi, India; the manufacturing facility is in Jodhpur.
- Why
- To strengthen specialised gastroenterology care, expand advanced endoscopic services, and support domestic medical-device manufacturing.
- 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