RISHIKESH. Boeing India on April 5 contributed advanced diagnostic equipment at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Rishikesh, to help improve access to healthcare diagnosis for people in Uttarakhand state.
As part of this contribution, Boeing India is supporting the installation of critical diagnostic equipment at the AIIMS Rishikesh campus on Haridwar Road, Adarsh Gram, including an ultrasound machine and a digital X ray system installed in compliance with Atomic Energy Regulatory Board (AERB) requirements. These systems are expected to strengthen diagnostic capacity and improve patient care, benefitting more than 15,000 people annually.
“High quality diagnostics support better health outcomes for communities, and we are pleased to be able to make this small contribution in a place where it will make a large difference,” said Salil Gupte, President, Boeing India and South Asia.
The diagnostic equipment was inaugurated at AIIMS Rishikesh by Salil Gupte and Dr Meenu Singh, Executive Director and CEO, AIIMS Rishikesh. The ceremony was attended by AIIMS leadership including Dr Saurabh Varshney, Dean (Academics) and Chairperson of the AIIMS CSR Committee; Dr Pankaj Sharma, Secretary, AIIMS CSR Committee; Dr Rajat Jain, President, Doctors For You (DFY); and Praveena Yagnambhat, Chief of Staff, Government Engagement, and CSR Head, Boeing India and South Asia.
“By expanding our diagnostic capabilities with state-of-the-art imaging, we aim to significantly reduce diagnostic delays, strengthen clinical decision making, and improve outcomes for patients in the state and adjoining areas,” said Dr Meenu Singh. Dr Rajat Jain added, “By adding specialised resources to AIIMS’ expertise, we are strengthening local healthcare, bringing advanced diagnostics to the frontlines, accelerating and improving healthcare outcomes for communities.”
Boeing India’s partnership with DFY, which began in 2020, has aimed at strengthening healthcare delivery across India. During the COVID 19 pandemic, DFY played a key role in response efforts in urban and tier 2 cities with Boeing support. The collaboration has expanded to 14 states, providing services and infrastructure including CT installations, ambulance services, and oxygen plant setups.
