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Aligarh, August 3: Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) has strongly refuted the communal bias allegations made by Aligarh MP Satish Gautam against Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College (JNMC). Addressing these claims, JNMC Principal and Chief Medical Superintendent Professor Veena Maheshwari emphasized that the college treats all patients equally, regardless of caste, creed, religion, or gender.
Professor Maheshwari stated that JNMC treats patients referred from Deen Dayal Hospital, Aligarh, and described the allegations as baseless and unfair. She highlighted that JNMC provides healthcare services to approximately 4,000 to 4,500 patients daily from various districts and operates under government schemes such as the Janani Suraksha Yojana (JSY), Ayushman Bharat Health Account (ABHA) scheme, Ayushman Bharat, and the National Health Mission (NHM).
She mentioned that in her 40 years of association with the institution, she has never witnessed any form of discrimination. During the COVID-19 pandemic, JNMC played a crucial role and was selected as one of the centers for Covaxin trials by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR). The college was the first to enroll 1,000 volunteers for the vaccine trials, a milestone acknowledged by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The dedication of doctors and staff during the pandemic, with over 20 losing their lives, underscores the college’s unwavering commitment to public health and national service.
Professor Maheshwari also noted that under the Prime Minister’s Health Protection Scheme (PMSSY), JNMC’s Trauma Center provides high-level healthcare services at affordable rates, ensuring accessible healthcare for all without discrimination. Additionally, she highlighted the college’s significant role as a healthcare provider in the Aligarh region, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic, when it operated as a Level-2 dedicated COVID hospital, receiving appreciation from the general public.
Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College Hospital: Providing Lifesaving Care to Thousands
Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College Hospital, a 1,269-bed tertiary care facility, continues to offer affordable medical services to all sections of society, with a particular focus on economically weaker sections. In the fiscal year 2021-22, the hospital served 426,070 patients across its 26 outpatient departments (OPDs). Additionally, 71,467 patients were admitted to its 22 wards, and 13,721 major and minor surgeries were performed.
The hospital witnessed 6,500 births and managed 3,018 lower segment Caesarean sections (LSCS). Unfortunately, the hospital also recorded 3,031 deaths during the same period.
The Central Laboratory conducted 715,628 blood and pathological investigations, while 193,707 radiological investigations were carried out. Furthermore, 24,018 patients underwent cardiac assessments through ECG.
Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College Hospital remains committed to delivering comprehensive and affordable healthcare to its patients, ensuring access to essential medical services for all.
