Massive Healthcare Push Positions J&K As Emerging Medical Hub

Key Highlights

• These initiatives have not only enhanced the quality of medical services but have also ensured their availability closer to the doorsteps of people residing in far-flung and remote regions of the UT.
• Flagship Institutions Redefining Tertiary Healthcare A cornerstone of this transformation is the establishment of two All India Institutes of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in Jammu & Kashmir—an achievement that has elevated the UT’s healthcare ecosystem to national and global standards.
• AIIMS Jammu, now fully operational, is providing world-class tertiary and super-specialty healthcare services.
• Equipped with advanced diagnostic, surgical and critical care facilities, the institute has significantly reduced the need for patients to seek specialized treatment outside the UT.
• Beyond patient care, AIIMS Jammu has also emerged as a centre of excellence for medical education and research, contributing substantially to capacity building and advancement of medical knowledge in the region.