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J. P. Nadda addresses 2nd convocation of AIIMS Bathinda; inaugurates PET-CT and second HELA facility

On 2 June 2026, Union Health Minister J. P. Nadda addressed the 2nd Convocation of AIIMS Bathinda, Punjab, and inaugurated a PET-CT facility and a second HELA facility for cancer care.

Summary

Union Health Minister J. P. Nadda addressed the 2nd Convocation Ceremony of AIIMS Bathinda in Punjab on 2 June 2026 and inaugurated a state-of-the-art PET-CT facility and a second HELA facility to enhance cancer care at the institute. Nadda said AIIMS Bathinda now caters to nearly 3,000 OPD patients and about 600 IPD patients, and urged graduates to embrace AI and emerging technologies while keeping compassion and the human touch at the core of patient care.

Key facts

Date
2 June 2026
Event
2nd Convocation, AIIMS Bathinda (Punjab)
Chief guest
J. P. Nadda, Union Health Minister
Inaugurated
PET-CT facility and second HELA facility for cancer care
Patient load
~3,000 OPD and ~600 IPD patients

Practice MCQs 2 questions

Q1

Union Health Minister J. P. Nadda addressed the 2nd Convocation of which AIIMS on 2 June 2026?

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Correct answer: D — AIIMS Bathinda

Nadda addressed the 2nd Convocation Ceremony of AIIMS Bathinda in Punjab.

Q2 Advanced

Along with a PET-CT facility, which facility did J. P. Nadda inaugurate at AIIMS Bathinda on 2 June 2026 to enhance cancer care?

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Correct answer: A — A second HELA facility

Nadda inaugurated a state-of-the-art PET-CT facility and a second HELA facility to enhance cancer care.

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