Diphu Medical College and Hospital

Diphu Medical College and Hospital is a medical college with attached hospital located in Diphu, Assam.[2][3][4] It started functioning from 25 November 2019. This is the 7th medical college of the state. The college operates under the State Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Assam. It is recognised by Medical Council of India and affiliated with Srimanta Sankaradeva University of Health Sciences, Guwahati.

Diphu Medical College and Hospital cum Research Institute
Motto
सर्वे सन्तु निरामयाः
Motto in English
May no one suffer from illness
TypeMedical college
Established25 November 2019 (2019-11-25)
PrincipalDr Sumitra Hagjer[1]
Undergraduates100
Location
Diphu
,
Assam
,
782460
,
India

25.828347°N 93.424794°E / 25.828347; 93.424794
CampusSub Urban
AffiliationsSrimanta Sankaradeva University of Health Sciences
Medical Council of India
Websitedmcassam.in
Diphu Medical College and Hospital is located in Assam
Diphu Medical College and Hospital
Location in Assam
Diphu Medical College and Hospital is located in India
Diphu Medical College and Hospital
Diphu Medical College and Hospital (India)

History

The construction was initiated by laying the foundation stone by Himanta Biswa Sarma on 19 January 2011.[2][5] In 2017, the existing work of the college was enhanced from 156.55 to 209 Crores Indian rupee.[3][4][6][7] The construction began from 2012, but the final plan for the college was received on 28 April 2018, as the architectural design was revised three times.[8]

Brahmaputra Infrastructures was involved in the construction of Assam Hills Medical College and Research Institute.[9] On 21 November 2019, Assam Hills Medical College and Research Institute (AHMC&RI) was renamed to Diphu Medical College and Hospital in the interest of the general public.

College

The college has facilities like hostel accommodation of 204 seats (102 rooms) each for Boys, Girls and Nursing staff,[10] a modern library and an air-conditioned Lecture hall. Currently the college has an intact capacity of 100 undergraduate students, from academic year 2020–21.[2][11]

Hospital

The hospital currently has 300 beds. 24x7 hours emergency services including ambulance. COVID-19 testing and diagnosis facility, Intensive Care Unit, Operating theater, Blood bank, Radiology like X-ray & Ultrasonography, Medical laboratory, Pharmacy etc. along with a modern kitchen.[12]

The hospital has Out-Patient Department (OPD) from 8AM to 2PM, Monday to Saturday.[12] Visiting hours for patients' families, attendants, and caregivers are from 4 PM to 6 PM in the evening.[13] Doctor visit for in-house, and admitted patient's are from 10AM morning, and 6PM evening.

Entry gate on NH-329

See also

References
  1. "Diphu Medical College to start functioning from Nov 25". The Hills Times. 20 January 2011. Archived from the original on 25 March 2020. Retrieved 25 March 2020.
  2. "Foundation of Diphu Medical College laid". Karbi Information Network. 20 January 2011. Archived from the original on 26 December 2018. Retrieved 26 December 2018.
  3. "Medical, engg seats in state increase - Times of India". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 16 December 2016. Retrieved 26 December 2018.
  4. "Enhancement Of The Existing Work Order Of Rs. 156.55 Crores To 209 Crores For The Construction Of Diphu Medical College;,Diphu Guwahati". @businessline. Retrieved 26 December 2018.
  5. "Website of FAAMCH". faamcassam.co.in. Archived from the original on 6 July 2017. Retrieved 26 December 2018.
  6. "Status of Centrally Sponsored Scheme | Directorate of Medical Education | Government Of Assam, India". dme.assam.gov.in. Retrieved 26 December 2018.
  7. "BRIEF-Brahmaputra Infrastructure says order enhancement for..." Reuters. 19 April 2017. Archived from the original on 26 December 2018. Retrieved 26 December 2018.
  8. Express, Drongo. "Health Minister Piyush Hazarika conduct inspection on the ongoing Hills Medical College at Diphu | The Drongo Express". Archived from the original on 26 December 2018. Retrieved 26 December 2018.
  9. "Brahmaputra Infrastructure's JV bags order worth Rs 98.41 crore - Brahmaputra Infrastructure Ltd. Latest News". www.moneyworks4me.com. Archived from the original on 26 December 2018. Retrieved 26 December 2018.
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  11. "The Assam Tribune Online". www.assamtribune.com. Archived from the original on 13 January 2017. Retrieved 26 December 2018.
  12. "Diphu Medical College & Hospital".
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