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AIIMS Bathinda Launches North India's First Hospice Care
2 Nov
Summary
- AIIMS Bathinda is establishing North India's first hospice care facility.
- Experts from Kerala are guiding the setup of the palliative care unit.
- 6,000 individuals are being trained in elderly care under a government scheme.
AIIMS Bathinda is spearheading the creation of North India's inaugural hospice care facility, a project inspired by Kerala's esteemed palliative care model. This initiative aims to provide essential clinical and personal support to individuals facing terminal illnesses, ensuring comfort and enhancing their quality of life during final stages.
Experts from Kerala are expected in early December to help establish this dedicated centre, which will utilize a repurposed air-conditioned building. AIIMS administration plans to involve volunteers to offer emotional and spiritual support to patients and their families, fulfilling a dream project to provide dignity in final days.
In parallel, AIIMS Bathinda, in collaboration with Baba Farid University of Health Sciences, is training 6,000 individuals in geriatric and elderly care. This program, part of the Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana, aims to address the rising demand for elder care professionals in India.
The 1,470-hour training is free for those with a Class 12 certificate, regardless of prior caregiving experience. AIIMS Bathinda has been tasked by the National Skill Development Corporation to train a total of 25,000 individuals, with the first batch of 6,000 nearing completion.
