NITI Aayog Panel to Drive AIIMS Modernization
NITI Aayog, the Indian government’s premier think tank, has established a committee to devise a roadmap for transforming AIIMS, New Delhi, into a world-class institution for medical research and healthcare excellence. Led by NITI Aayog member VK Paul, the committee will analyze current systems and propose reforms with specific timelines for their implementation. This initiative is part of a broader effort to enhance healthcare infrastructure, governance, and self-sufficiency in AIIMS.
Additionally, NITI Aayog has been working on Universal Health Coverage (UHC) and rare disease treatment affordability, partnering with CSEP Research Foundation to examine global UHC models. It has also facilitated the indigenous production of affordable drugs for rare diseases, significantly reducing treatment costs.
Draft paper on healthcare financing strategies,
Summary/Static | Details |
Why in the news? | NITI Aayog Panel to Drive AIIMS Modernization |
AIIMS Transformation Panel | Committee led by VK Paul to improve AIIMS systems, governance, and sustainability. |
Key Focus Areas | Patient inflow, KPIs, governance, financial sustainability, transparency. |
Universal Health Coverage (UHC) Study | NITI Aayog & CSEP Research Foundation examining global UHC models. |
Healthcare Financing Reforms | Addresses supply & demand-side financing to improve accessibility & affordability. |
Affordable Rare Disease Drugs | 4 drugs introduced at 1/60th to 1/100th of imported costs, 4 more in pipeline. |
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