₹250 crore released for development of VIMS, says Andhra Pradesh Health Minister
The Hindu
The government will start the recruitment process for all vacant posts in VIMS soon, says V. Rajini
The Andhra Pradesh government has released about ₹250 crore for the development of the Visakha Institute of Medical Sciences (VIMS) under Nadu-Nedu scheme and the works will begin soon, Health Minister V. Rajini has said.
The Minister inspected the ICU, emergency ward, general surgery, physiotherapy and a few other blocks at the VIMS on September 9 (Friday). She enquired about the healthcare services being provided to the patients and the availability of medicines. She also took feedback from the patients. VIMS Director K. Rambabu accompanied the Minister.
“The government will start the recruitment process for all vacant posts in the VIMS soon and the G.O in this regard is ready,” said Mr. Rajini.
She said that the government had initiated measures to appoint specialist doctors with a monthly salary of ₹1.60 lakh. She discussed the issues pertaining to VIMS Medical College, adding that steps would be taken to develop the institute further.
The Minister said that one of the 10 Chemical Biological Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN) centres proposed across the country would be set up at the VIMS. The appointment of staff for this facility and their training were under way, she said, adding that an AYUSH Block and a diagnostic centre are under construction at the VIMS.
Dr. Rambabu gave a power-point presentation over the facilities at the VIMS. Principal Secretary (Health) M.T. Krishna Babu and other officials were also present.
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