Transparency in Healthcare

The Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education & Research (PGIMER) hosted the fifth Prof IC Pathak Oration, honoring the late Prof Iqbal Chand Pathak, former Director and founding Chairman of the Department of Paediatric Surgery. Prof M. Srinivas, Director of AIIMS New Delhi and a distinguished paediatric surgeon, delivered the oration on “Good Governance & Transparency for Transformation of an Institute”. He emphasized the importance of governance principles in healthcare and the need for transparency in institutional administration. PGI Director Prof Vivek Lal reflected on Prof Pathak’s legacy, highlighting his contributions to paediatric surgery and the institute’s development. Prof JK Mahajan, Head of the Department of Paediatric Surgery, introduced Prof Srinivas, detailing his achievements. During his address, Prof Srinivas outlined methods for ensuring transparent administration, particularly in patient care. He discussed challenges in procurement and recruitment in the government sector and stressed the significance of corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives from major industries and public sector undertakings in strengthening healthcare services. The event witnessed participation from over 225 attendees, including more than 100 paediatric surgeons who joined virtually through PGIMER’s telemedicine services. Dean (Academics) Prof RK Ratho extended a vote of thanks, underscoring the importance of collaboration between AIIMS and PGIMER in advancing medical education and governance. Source: tribuneindia