Archive · 23 Aug 2025
AIIMS-Guwahati Aims to Be a Healthcare Hub
AIIMS-Guwahati, the first AIIMS in Northeast India, wants to be the best place for healthcare, not just for nearby areas but also for countries like Bangladesh.
They're working on improving the services they have and will add new ones, like surgeries to fix physical problems.
The hospital, which opened in 2023, has lots of departments and sees many patients every day.
They also focus on stopping cancer and helping people with drug problems by offering treatment at a special center.
Even though they won't open in other states right away, they are focused on making AIIMS-Guwahati the best it can be.
AIIMS-Guwahati aims to become a premier healthcare destination.
The institute is focused on strengthening existing services.
Specialized correctional surgeries for physical deformities are planned.
AIIMS-Guwahati has a daily footfall of nearly 2,000 patients in its outpatient department.
A de-addiction center is established, supported by psychiatrists and covered under the Ayushman Bharat scheme.
- Who
- AIIMS-Guwahati, led by Dr. B.K.S. Sanjay.
- What
- AIIMS-Guwahati is working to become a major healthcare center.
- When
- The institute was inaugurated on April 14, 2023.
- Where
- AIIMS-Guwahati, located in Changsari, Assam.
- Why
- To bridge gaps in public healthcare and cater to the healthcare needs of the Northeast and neighboring countries.
- Location
- Changsari, Assam
- Inauguration Date
- April 14, 2023
- President
- Dr. B.K.S. Sanjay
- Departments
- 41
- Inpatient Beds
- 367
- Daily Footfall (Outpatient)
- Nearly 2,000
- Focus Areas
- Cancer prevention, de-addiction