To make optimum use of modern communication technology for patient care, teaching, research and good governance, AIIMS has decided to equip itself with 5G network by June 30, officials said.

An office memorandum issued by Director Professor M Srinivas said a five-member committee has been constituted to expedite the process.

“In line with the current trends and to enable maximum use of modern communication technology for patient care, teaching, research, good governance and optimum deployment of the Integrated Medical University Information System (IMUIS), it is desirable that the entire AIIMS, New Delhi buildings The campus has good strength of 5G mobile network to enable robust mobile and data connectivity inside the campus,” Srinivas said.

The committee will be headed by Prof. Vivek Tandon, Department of Neurosurgery AIIMS, and the members will include Dr. Vivek Gupta (Computer Facility), Superintending Engineer Jitendra Saxena and Dr. Vikas from Telecom as member secretary of the committee, and Sunita Cherodath, Senior Deputy Director General, Department of Telecom will be the special invitee.

Strong 5G connectivity will help AIIMS, New Delhi in the implementation of Incident and EICU solutions in its main and outreach campuses like NCI Jhajjar, which in turn will enable senior faculty to provide their expert advice during off-duty hours, holidays etc. . Well.

According to administration officials, around 50,000 people visit AIIMS in Delhi daily and good mobile connectivity is essential. It is observed that at present there are many dark spots in the institute with very poor mobile connectivity which is causing lot of trouble to the patients, staff and visitors alike. Also, there is very limited 3G/4G data connectivity in most areas and almost nil 5G connectivity inside institute buildings.