Jammu, May 22 -- In a significant stride towards enhancing emergency medical response and public safety, the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Vijaypur, Jammu has operationalized its Poison Information and Management Centre (PIMC). Since becoming functional in July 2024, the centre has been pivotal in providing round-the-clock toxicological support and life-saving guidance in poisoning emergencies.
Accessible via a 24x7 helpline at 9103967500, the PIMC offers expert medical advice to both the general public and healthcare providers, particularly in rural and semi-urban areas prone to chemical exposure, snakebites, and household poisoning incidents.
Since its inception, the PIMC has managed over 33 poisoning cases, including ...