All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS)

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has named All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Director M C Mishra in two cases of alleged illegal purchases at the hospital, reported Business Standard.

On the CBI’s report the health ministry asked AIIMS’ vigilance officer to investigate the allegations against Mishra.

Mishra set up a panel of his own subordinates to decide if any action should be taken against him, on one charge. On the other charge, the AIIMS vigilanxce cell will probe the case and independently take action, without the ministry’s involvement.

One of the subordinates on board the panel set up by Mishra, has been named by the CBI in the other case, alongside Mishra.

In India’s first judgement on medical aid for rare diseases, the Delhi high court today directed the Delhi government to provide monthly medical treatment, free of cost, to a minor child afflicted with a rare disease (gaucher).