Raipur: In a major step towards transforming healthcare delivery in Chhattisgarh, the Kumar Sahab Swargavasi Dilip Singh Judeo (KSSDSJJ) Government Super Specialty Hospital, Bilaspur, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Raipur.Â
The collaboration is expected to bring advanced medical expertise, training, and research opportunities to Bilaspur, ensuring access to world-class healthcare for the people of the state.
The MoU was signed in the presence of AIIMS Raipur’s Executive Director and CEO, Lt. Gen. Ashok Jindal (Retd), Dean (Research) Dr. Abhiruchi Galhotra, Associate Dean (Research) Dr. Ekta Khandelwal, and Additional Professor Dr. Rakesh Gupta. Representing the Bilaspur hospital were Medical Superintendent Dr. Bhanu Pratap Singh, Professor Dr. Archana Singh, and Associate Professor Dr. Abhishek Kumar.
Dr. Bhanu Pratap Singh described the MoU as a historic milestone for Bilaspur’s healthcare system. He stated that doctors and paramedical staff at the hospital would now benefit from continuous training in the latest technologies and advanced medical practices through AIIMS Raipur. He added that the partnership would also boost research initiatives and accelerate the adoption of modern medical technologies, reducing the need for patients to travel to metros for specialized treatment.
Dr. Singh also credited Bilaspur Commissioner Sunil Jain and Collector Sanjay Agrawal for motivating him to explore collaboration with AIIMS Raipur and replicate its standards at the Bilaspur facility.
Lt. Gen. Jindal assured full support from AIIMS Raipur in clinical training, faculty exchange programs, collaborative research, telemedicine services, and multi-centric studies. He emphasized that the partnership aligns with the Government of Chhattisgarh’s ongoing efforts to strengthen public healthcare infrastructure in the state.
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