The memorandum was issued on April 19 by AIIMS Director Dr M Srinivas. It also stated that AIIMS caters to over 25,000 patients and visitors every single day.
Strokes should be treated on a priority as they can be fatal and even lead to paralysis. The ‘golden window’ for the treatment of stroke is considered to be 4.5. hours.
There is also focus on Oncology in its various aspects in case of new AIIMS and many institutions approved for upgradation under Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Yojna (PMSSY).
As per the notification issued by AIIMS, the charges for A class (deluxe room) at AIIMS will now be Rs 6300 per day. Patients have to pay 10 days advance deposit of Rs 66,000, including 5 per cent GST and diet charges.
The incident came to light when a journalist shared his ordeals on Twitter. She asked the family to consult doctors and Aarav was taken to some government hospitals.
The rate of the B-Class or ordinary rooms has been revised from Rs 2,000 to Rs 3,000. The room rent for both categories is inclusive of admission charges. The changes will come into force from June 1.
The announcement was made during the inaugural ceremony of the Atal Cancer Care Centre set up at the cost of Rs 72 crore in Ambala.