Diphu Medical College and Hospital

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Diphu Medical College and Hospital cum Research Institute
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Motto
सर्वे सन्तु निरामयाः
Motto in English
May no one suffer from illness
TypeMedical college
Established25 November 2019
(4 years ago)
 (2019-11-25)
Principal Dr. Sumitra Hagjer [1]
Undergraduates 100
Location, ,
782460
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25°49′42″N93°25′29″E / 25.828347°N 93.424794°E / 25.828347; 93.424794
CampusSub Urban
Affiliations Srimanta Sankaradeva University of Health Sciences
Medical Council of India
Website dmcassam.in
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Location in Assam
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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.

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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.[ citation needed ]

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. [13] Doctor visit for in-house, and admitted patient's are from 10AM and 6PM.[ citation needed ]

Entry gate on NH-329 Diphu Medical College & Hospital Gate.jpg
Entry gate on NH-329

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