We are Moving Forward towards Providing Access to Affordable and Modern Medical Facilities

All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Gorakhpur is unique in many ways, and has a number of achievements to its credits since it was set up. It has over 15 broad specialty OPDs and 12 specialty clinics and brings health care within the reach of the population in the city, as well as the surrounding rural areas. AIIMS is known for accomplishments in providing affordable health care, in medical education and in research, and collaborations with international universities for improving health outcomes.

In this free-wheeling email interview, Dr. Surekha Kishore, Executive Director, elaborates on the key health care areas and facilities of the institute, the education and re-education programmes for health care workers, diagnostic facilities and services, telemedicine services to provide consultation to underserved areas around Gorakhpur, and on incorporation of AYUSH, amongst other developments.