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Delhi to Antarctica: AIIMS controls ultrasound 12,000 km away; Jitendra Singh hails breakthrough

February 16, 2026 974 views 1 min read
Delhi to Antarctica: AIIMS controls ultrasound 12,000 km away; Jitendra Singh hails breakthrough
In a landmark healthcare innovation, AIIMS New Delhi successfully conducted a live Tele-Robotic Ultrasound demonstration connecting Delhi to Maitri Research Station in Antarctica—over 12,000 km away. Union Minister Jitendra Singh hailed the achievement, calling it a major step in expanding healthcare access to extreme and remote regions.

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