Diphu Medical College and Hospital
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| Motto | सर्वे सन्तु निरामयाः |
|---|---|
Motto in English | May no one suffer from illness |
| Type | Medical college |
| Established | 25 November 2019 |
| Principal | Dr. Sumitra Hagjer[1] |
| Undergraduates | 100 |
| Location | , , 782460 , 25°49′42″N 93°25′29″E / 25.828347°N 93.424794°E |
| Campus | Sub Urban |
| Language | English |
| Affiliations | Srimanta Sankaradeva University of Health Sciences Medical Council of India |
| Website | dmcassam.in |
  Location in Assam  Diphu Medical College and Hospital (India) | |
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 National Medical Commission and affiliated with Srimanta Sankaradeva University of Health Sciences, Guwahati.
History
[edit]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 (AHMC&RI).[9] On 21 November 2019, It was renamed to Diphu Medical College and Hospital in the interest of the general public.[10]
College
[edit]Currently the college has an intact capacity of 100 undergraduate students, from academic year 2020–21.[2][11] A modern library and an air-conditioned Lecture hall. The college has facilities like hostel accommodation of 204 seats (102 rooms) each for Boys, Girls, and Nursing staff. As well 75 room for Demonstrator.[12]
Hospital
[edit]Currently, the hospital has 416 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.[13]
The hospital has an Out-Patient Department (OPD) from 8AM to 2PM, Monday to Saturday.[13] In-house patient's visiting hours are from 4 PM to 6 PM.[14] Doctor visit for in-house, admitted patient's are from 10AM and 6PM.[citation needed]
Transport
[edit]Auto-rickshaw are available on campus site. Diphu railway station, bus station, and town market is approximately 1km away. Nearest airport is Dimapur Airport at Dimapur (approx. 50km away). Nearest public Helipad is at Taralangso (9km away). The hospital entry gate is situated on NH-329, the hospital campus is another 0.5km away.
Gallery
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See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "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.
- ^ a b c "Foundation of Diphu Medical College laid". Karbi Information Network. 20 January 2011. Archived from the original on 26 December 2018. Retrieved 26 December 2018.
- ^ a b "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.
- ^ a b "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.
- ^ "Website of FAAMCH". faamcassam.co.in. Archived from the original on 6 July 2017. Retrieved 26 December 2018.
- ^ "Status of Centrally Sponsored Scheme | Directorate of Medical Education | Government Of Assam, India". dme.assam.gov.in. Retrieved 26 December 2018.
- ^ "BRIEF-Brahmaputra Infrastructure says order enhancement for..." Reuters. 19 April 2017. Archived from the original on 26 December 2018. Retrieved 26 December 2018.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "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.
- ^ https://brahmaputragroup.com/diphu-medical-college/
- ^ "The Assam Tribune Online". www.assamtribune.com. Archived from the original on 13 January 2017. Retrieved 26 December 2018.
- ^ https://dmcassam.in/hostel.php
- ^ a b "Diphu Medical College & Hospital".
- ^ "Diphu Medical College & Hospital".
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