The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare announced on 23 October 2026 that Union Minister Shri J.P. Nadda reviewed the progress of ABVIMS and Dr. RML Hospital in New Delhi. The review highlighted that the hospital recorded 19.4 lakh outpatient visits and over 82,500 inpatient admissions in 2025, and became the first Central Government multi-specialty hospital to achieve full NABH accreditation that year. The Minister called for stronger implementation of the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission and the prioritisation of mental well-being for students and faculty. The release does not say when these directives take effect.
Key points
- 19.4 lakh outpatient visits and 96,600+ surgeries recorded in 2025
- Dr. RML Hospital achieved full NABH accreditation in 2025
- AB PM-JAY kiosks increased from one to three
- PM-JAY pre-authorisation requests rose from 549 in 2022 to 1,516 in 2025
- Minister urged adoption of e-prescriptions and digital health services
When it applies
- review meeting at RML Hospital
Who it affects
- patients at Dr. RML Hospital