Ranchi, July 21: The Rajendra Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS), Jharkhand’s premier government hospital, is set for a comprehensive makeover after its Governing Body approved a series of measures aimed at improving patient care, infrastructure and medical education during a meeting chaired by Health Minister Dr. Irfan Ansari on Tuesday.
Addressing reporters after the meeting, the Health Minister said the decisions would be implemented on priority and that patients would witness visible improvements at the hospital within the next month.
“Visible changes will be seen at RIMS within the next month,” Ansari said.
Among the key decisions, the hospital will receive 200 new ventilators to strengthen emergency and critical care services. The government has also directed officials to expedite the procurement of essential medical equipment that has remained pending, ensuring that patients do not face shortages during emergencies.
“Two hundred new ventilators will be installed to ensure better and timely treatment for critical patients. No patient will face a shortage of medical equipment during emergencies,” the minister said.
The Governing Body also approved the establishment of smart classrooms for medical students and a rehabilitation centre to enhance healthcare and medical education facilities.
In a major push to improve sanitation, the hospital will construct modern airport-style toilets following concerns over hygiene and a recently circulated viral video showing poor conditions at RIMS.
“Providing better sanitation to patients and their families is a priority for the government. Modern, clean toilets similar to those at an airport will be constructed at RIMS,” Ansari said.
The meeting further decided that RIMS hostels will henceforth be operated under the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model instead of direct management by the institute to improve facilities for students and resident doctors.
To improve hospital infrastructure, immediate repairs have been ordered for damaged floors in several wards and corridors. The hospital will also appoint ward boys to assist patients and attendants in locating departments, doctors and diagnostic centres, particularly those travelling from remote areas.
The Governing Body also discussed a proposal to add 250 new postgraduate (PG) seats at RIMS. The proposal, with an estimated allocation of ₹1.5 crore per seat, will be submitted to the Government of India for approval. If cleared, the expansion will include new academic buildings, recruitment of additional faculty members and an increase in specialist doctors.
Reiterating the state’s vision for the institution, Ansari said the government was committed to transforming RIMS into one of the country’s leading public healthcare institutions.
“The government is committed to developing RIMS into one of the best government hospitals in the country. Our goal is to transform RIMS into a modern, clean, and patient-friendly hospital,” he said.
