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From snakebites to chemicals, AIIMS Vijaypur PIMC saves 97 lives 9/12/2025 8:43:57 PM early times report Jammu, Sept 12: AIIMS Vijaypur, Jammu, has marked a major milestone in public health and emergency care with the successful functioning of its Poison Information and Management Centre (PIMC). Operational since July 2024, the Centre has already handled 97 poisoning emergencies in its first year, emerging as a vital lifeline for both the public and healthcare providers. Accessible 24x7 through its helpline 9103967500, the PIMC provides expert toxicological guidance, real-time medical advice, and poison surveillance. The service is particularly crucial in rural and semi-urban regions, where the risk of pesticide ingestion, accidental exposure to chemicals, animal bites, and household toxins remains high. Since inception, the Centre has responded to a wide spectrum of cases—including snakebites, pesticide poisoning, accidental chemical ingestion and rare toxic exposures. In each situation, the timely intervention by PIMC specialists has supported doctors in delivering effective treatment and, in many instances, saved lives. The Centre is manned round-the-clock by trained toxicologists and clinical pharmacologists who guide frontline healthcare workers in managing poisoning cases. In addition to emergency response, PIMC is actively engaged in toxicovigilance, data collection and public awareness campaigns aimed at preventing poisoning incidents and improving community preparedness. Highlighting the significance of the initiative, Prof (Dr) Shakti Kumar Gupta, Executive Director & CEO of AIIMS Jammu, said: “The PIMC at AIIMS Vijaypur is more than just a helpline—it is a commitment to saving lives and strengthening healthcare resilience. Centres like this ensure that communities are better prepared to face toxicological challenges of the modern era.” AIIMS Vijaypur urges citizens and healthcare professionals to promptly report any poisoning-related incidents to the PIMC helpline. Timely expert advice can make a critical difference between life and death.   Share This News with Your Friends on Social Network     Comment on this Story

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