Daijiworld Media Network - New Delhi
New Delhi, Oct 23: Union Health and Family Welfare Minister J.P. Nadda on Friday reviewed the progress of the Atal Bihari Vajpayee Institute of Medical Sciences (ABVIMS) and Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital (RML Hospital) in New Delhi, focusing on patient care, specialised services and infrastructure development.
During the review meeting, Nadda emphasised the importance of drawing on the expertise and best practices of leading institutions while planning major healthcare infrastructure projects.
He also called for stronger implementation of the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM) at RML Hospital, including compliance with its requirements and wider adoption of e-prescriptions and other digital health services to improve patient care and service delivery.
The Minister stressed the need to prioritise the mental well-being of students and faculty members, highlighting the impact of stress on academic and professional life, according to an official statement.
He called for supportive interpersonal relationships, open communication and sustained mental health support within the institution.
RML Hospital regularly conducts mental health screenings for students and health check-ups for faculty members. Nadda also encouraged the implementation of Project SARATHI at the institution, describing it as an important step.
During the visit, the Minister reviewed the hospital’s achievements and upcoming projects. A presentation at the meeting outlined its clinical services, medical education, research activities and quality improvement initiatives.
The presentation highlighted the hospital’s growing patient load, with 19.4 lakh outpatient visits, more than 82,500 inpatient admissions and over 96,600 surgeries and procedures recorded in 2025.
The hospital currently has 30 clinical and patient-care departments and eight pre-clinical and para-clinical departments.
Nadda also reviewed the activities undertaken by RML Hospital under Special Campaign 6, emphasising the need to institutionalise cleanliness initiatives, reduce pendency, ensure efficient record management and maintain a clean, hygienic and patient-friendly healthcare environment.