AIIMS Jammu launches Immunisation Services with Theme ‘Immunise Today, Secure Tomorrow’
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JAMMU: All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Vijaypur, Jammu announced the launch of Immunisation Clinic, which officially was inaugurated on Friday, by the President of AIIMS Jammu, Prof (Dr) Y.K Gupta in presence of Executive Director & CEO Prof (Dr). Shakti Kumar Gupta, Dean Academics Dr. Meeta Gupta, Deputy Director (Administration) Lt. Col Prabhat Sharma and District Health Officials, Samba including Deputy Chief Medical Officer Dr. Sanjeev Kumar Gupta, District Immunisation Officer Dr. Kamlesh Kumari, District Vaccine Cold Chain Manager Dr. Vasu Vaid along with faculty members from the Departments of Community Medicine and Paediatrics.
This state-of-the-art facility, operational under the Departments of Community Medicine and Paediatrics in collaboration with District Health Authorities, Samba, is set to enhance the quality of healthcare for the community by providing comprehensive routine immunisation services free of cost under the Universal Immunisation Programme (UIP).
A distinguishing feature of the clinic is its integrated approach to healthcare covering Antenatal women, children, and adolescents under the UIP, which also aims to monitor and support their overall health and well-being. In addition to vaccination, the clinic will provide thorough assessments of the growth of children by their anthropometric measurements and evaluation of developmental milestones.
The clinic is staffed by a team of highly qualified and trained Healthcare Professionals, including Paediatricians and Community Health Specialists, dedicated to delivering exceptional care and support.
The Clinic is part of AIIMS Jammu’s ongoing commitment to improving health outcomes and providing accessible, high-quality healthcare services to the community.
These services can be availed at Room No. 16, Ground Floor, AYUSH Block, AIIMS Jammu and will be operational every Wednesday from 8: 00 a.m.- 1:00 p.m. either directly by Walk-in or by online appointment using ‘AIIMS Jammu Swasthya’ App.
