AIIMS Delhi rolls back decision to stay shut till 2.30 pm on Monday after severe backlash
- All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) and Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital in New Delhi had announced a half-day closure of its offices and institutions on January 22, 2024, as Ram Lalla 'Pran Pratishtha' at Ayodhya
The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in national capital Delhi has reversed its decision to take half-day off on 22 January, Monday, citing the Ayodhya Ram Mandir Pran Pratishtha ceremony. The reversal of decision by the central government-run hospital comes amid severe backlash for taking a half-day off.
On Saturday the AIIMS Delhi had announced a half-day closure of its offices and institutions on 22 January citing Ram Lalla 'Pran Pratishtha' ceremony at Ayodhya.
However, the hospitals had noted that all critical clinical services will continue their operations.
“In continuation with Circular no. NO.F.13-1 /2006-Genl dated 20.01.24 of this office regarding the subject cited above, the outpatient department shall remain open to attend to patients with appointment in order to prevent any inconvenience to them and to facilitate patient care. All critical clinical care services shall remain operational. All Chiefs of Centres, Heads of the Departments, Units and Branch Officers are requested to bring this to the notice of all staff working under them.” the AIIMS Delhi renewed notice read.
An official memorandum by AIIMS, Delhi had earlier noted that the Government has declared half-day holiday on January 22 in view of the Ram temple consecration ceremony.
However, it had said that critical and emergency services will be functional.
According to a circular by Safdarjung Hospital, the registration timing of OPD services on January 22 will be between 8am and 10am.
Meanwhile, a circular by the Lady Hardinge Hospital said, “The Outpatient Department of the Hospitals shall function on Monday with patient registration from 8-10 am and all registered patients should be attended to."
Notably, following AIIMS Bhubaneswar had also declared half-day closure citing the Pran Pratishtha ceremony.
The consecration ceremony at the Ayodhya Ram temple will take place on Monday. The "Pran Pratishtha" ceremony will begin at 12.20 pm and is expected to end by 1 pm.
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First Published:21 Jan 2024, 11:51 AM IST
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