Randeep Guleria: News
07 Mar 2023
Swine FluSteep rise in H3N2, COVID-19 cases; masks, other measures return
Respiratory illnesses due to Influenza A virus subtype H3N2 and COVID-19 cases reportedly witnessed a steep rise over the last week in India, prompting authorities to implement precautionary measures.
13 Nov 2022
All India Institute Of Medical Sciences (AIIMS)Dr. Randeep Guleria's 30-year AIIMS-Delhi journey ends with voluntary retirement
Dr. Randeep Guleria, former director of All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi, has taken voluntary retirement.
26 Apr 2022
All India Institute Of Medical Sciences (AIIMS)AIIMS Delhi nurses' union launches indefinite strike today: Details here
The nurses at All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi, launched an indefinite strike on Tuesday.
24 Jul 2021
CoronavirusCOVID-19 vaccines for children likely by September, says AIIMS chief
India will likely have its first coronavirus vaccine for children by September, said Dr. Randeep Guleria, the chief of Delhi's All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS).
28 Jun 2021
IndiaWhen can your kid return to school? AIIMS chief answers
For much of the past one-and-a-half year, children have been unable to attend classes physically at their schools, thanks to the coronavirus pandemic.
26 Jun 2021
IndiaNeed more data to approve mixed vaccines, says AIIMS chief
Mixing two different coronavirus vaccines could be potentially beneficial, but more data is needed before a decision on the practice can be taken, said Dr. Randeep Guleria.
26 Jun 2021
Supreme Court Of India'Report not final,' says AIIMS chief on Delhi oxygen controversy
On Friday, a storm erupted between officials in the central government and Delhi administration over an interim report filed in the Supreme Court of India.
23 Jun 2021
IndiaCOVAXIN for children aged 2-18 by September, says AIIMS chief
India's first coronavirus vaccine for children could be ready by September, said Dr. Randeep Guleria, the chief of Delhi's All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS).
19 Jun 2021
IndiaThird coronavirus wave in 6 to 8 weeks: AIIMS chief
A third wave of coronavirus infections in India is now unavoidable and could hit the country as soon as six to eight weeks, AIIMS chief Dr. Randeep Guleria said today.
09 Jun 2021
IndiaThird wave more dangerous for children? Experts say no evidence
There is no scientific data available so far to prove that the coronavirus will infect children more severely in the future waves of COVID-19, Dr. Randeep Guleria, Director at AIIMS, Delhi, said on Tuesday.
27 May 2021
MucormycosisCan you catch 'Black fungus' from your refrigerator or onions?
Even as cases of "Black fungus" continue to surge across India, there is growing misinformation about the disease, particularly fueled by unverified social media posts.
15 May 2021
IndiaFully-vaccinated people should continue masking, physical distancing: AIIMS Director
Wearing of a face mask and maintaining physical distancing need to be continued even by those who have been fully vaccinated against the coronavirus, the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Director Dr. Randeep Guleria has said.
04 May 2021
All India Institute Of Medical Sciences (AIIMS)India may see third COVID-19 wave; lockdown required: AIIMS chief
All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Director Dr. Randeep Guleria on Tuesday said that India may see a third wave of the COVID-19 pandemic if the virus continues to mutate.
01 May 2021
IndiaStressed health system could be behind rising deaths: Dr. Guleria
People failing to secure hospital beds because of an overwhelmed healthcare infrastructure may be behind the massive surge in deaths caused due to the coronavirus in the current wave of the pandemic in India, AIIMS chief Dr. Randeep Guleria said in an interview.
12 Apr 2021
All India Institute Of Medical Sciences (AIIMS)Virulent strains could be behind surge in infections: AIIMS chief
People not adhering to COVID-19 appropriate behavior and the circulation of highly infectious strains of SARS-COV-2 could be the primary reasons behind the surge in coronavirus infections in India, AIIMS Director Dr. Randeep Guleria said on Monday.
31 Mar 2021
CoronavirusCOVID-19 spike in Delhi mainly among young, says AIIMS Chief
The recent coronavirus spike in Delhi has primarily affected the younger generation, AIIMS Chief Dr. Randeep Guleria has said. A sizeable number of patients are reporting "milder symptoms," he asserted.
20 Mar 2021
COVAXINProtection from COVID-19 vaccine possibly lasts 8-10 months: AIIMS Director
The COVID-19 vaccine should be able to give good protection from the infection for eight to ten months or even more, AIIMS Director Dr. Randeep Guleria said on Saturday.
21 Feb 2021
All India Institute Of Medical Sciences (AIIMS)New COVID-19 strains could be more infectious: AIIMS chief
New strains of the coronavirus could be more infectious, All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Delhi chief Dr. Randeep Guleria said in a recent interview.
10 Feb 2021
MaharashtraNeed to probe mutant strain's presence in Kerala, Maharashtra: Guleria
Dr. Randeep Guleria, the Director of All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi, indicated that Kerala and Maharashtra could be hit by a mutant strain of coronavirus.
14 Dec 2020
All India Institute Of Medical Sciences (AIIMS)Delhi: AIIMS nurses strike indefinitely over salary payments
Nurses and paramedic staff at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in Delhi on Monday decided to go on an indefinite strike over the payment of salaries.
03 Dec 2020
All India Institute Of Medical Sciences (AIIMS)COVID-19 vaccine may get emergency approval this month: AIIMS Director
COVID-19 vaccines are expected to receive emergency use authorization from Indian regulatory authorities by the end of December or early January, All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Director Dr. Randeep Guleria said on Thursday.
11 Oct 2020
All India Institute Of Medical Sciences (AIIMS)Coronavirus: Winter and pollution can cause spike, says AIIMS Director
Amid a decline in the number of coronavirus infections in India, All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Director Dr. Randeep Guleria has warned about a possible spike in the coming weeks.
12 Aug 2020
Russia NewsRussian COVID-19 vaccine needs to be assessed, says AIIMS Director
Russia is taking long strides in, what it claims to be, the world's first officially-approved vaccine to prevent COVID-19.
21 Jul 2020
All India Institute Of Medical Sciences (AIIMS)Delhi past its peak, is worst phase of pandemic over?
Delhi, that seemed to have lost the battle to coronavirus in June, changed its fortunes in the last couple of weeks and is showing a great deal of improvement.
07 May 2020
All India Institute Of Medical Sciences (AIIMS)Coronavirus outbreak likely to peak in June-July, says AIIMS Director
The Director of the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Dr. Randeep Guleria, on Thursday said that the coronavirus outbreak will likely peak in India in June-July.
26 Mar 2020
IndiaAIIMS likely to use prototype ventilators for COVID-19 patients
As COVID-19 pandemic continues to claim lives around the world, one major problem has come to the fore - shortage of ventilators.
13 Jun 2018
Narendra ModiVajpayee better, hopeful of full-recovery in few days: AIIMS Director
Former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee has shown significant improvement in the last 48 hours and doctors are hopeful of his full recovery in the next few days, AIIMS Director Dr. Randeep Guleria said.
11 Jun 2018
All India Institute Of Medical Sciences (AIIMS)Atal Bihari Vajpayee admitted to AIIMS for "routine check-up"
Former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee was today admitted to AIIMS in Delhi, for what doctors called "routine check-up and investigations."
25 May 2018
All India Institute Of Medical Sciences (AIIMS)Jaitley shifted out of ICU, recovering after kidney transplant
Arun Jaitley, who underwent a successful kidney transplant at the AIIMS on May 14, has been shifted out of the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) and is recovering.
14 May 2018
All India Institute Of Medical Sciences (AIIMS)Arun Jaitley undergoes successful kidney transplant at AIIMS
Finance Minister Arun Jaitley underwent a successful kidney transplant surgery today at the AIIMS in Delhi.
14 May 2018
Arun JaitleyFinance Minister Arun Jaitley undergoing kidney transplant surgery at AIIMS-Delhi
Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley is undergoing a kidney transplant operation at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in New Delhi.
28 Apr 2018
All India Institute Of Medical Sciences (AIIMS)Delhi: AIIMS resident doctors continue strike for 3rd day
Healthcare services at AIIMS in Delhi remained affected for the third consecutive day today as resident doctors remained adamant, continuing their strike, that the administration suspend a senior doctor who allegedly slapped one their colleague in front of patients and other staffers.
16 Apr 2018
JaipurAIIMS bars professor after her student attempts suicide accusing her
AIIMS barred a microbiology professor from being a guide to students for three years, after one of her PhD students tried to commit suicide, citing harassment and abuse by her.
07 Apr 2018
All India Institute Of Medical Sciences (AIIMS)Jaitley admitted to AIIMS, kidney transplant tomorrow
Finance Minister Arun Jaitley today underwent a series of medical tests at AIIMS ahead of his kidney transplant surgery.