AIIMS Delhi decides to remain open on Jan 22 after announcing half day closing

All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi has reversed its decision of remaining closed till 2.30 pm on January 22 for Ram Mandir 'Pran Pratishtha' ceremony.

As per the latest update provided on Sunday, the AIIMS Delhi has said that the Outpatient Department (OPD) shall remain open to attend patients with appointments tomorrow.

"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," the circular read.


On Saturday, the medical institute had announced half day closing and asked all the chiefs of centres, heads of the departments, units, and branch officers to bring this to the notice of all staff working under them. Only the critical clinical services shall remain open it said.

Earlier today, AIIMS Bhubaneswar announced half day closing in light of the grand Ayodhya Ram Mandir consecration ceremony.

Shiv Sena UBT leader Priyanka Chaturvedi and several opposition leaders criticised the closing of government hospitals.