Health Minister JP Nadda Discharged from AIIMS After Angioplasty

Union Health and Family Welfare Minister JP Nadda returned home Wednesday following a successful angioplasty at AIIMS Delhi. The procedure followed a period of medical observation, as the minister sought care after reporting persistent physical discomfort earlier this month.

Editorial·August 19, 2026·reads: 2,169

Health Minister JP Nadda Discharged from AIIMS After Angioplasty

Nadda checked into the hospital's Department of Cardiology on August 14 after initial evaluations, including a coronary angiography, revealed the need for intervention. According to hospital officials, the minister had first reported feeling unwell on August 13, prompting the immediate medical assessment that led to his admission.

News of the minister's health drew public well-wishes from state officials. Gujarat Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi and Gujarat Energy & Petrochemicals Minister Rushikesh Patel both posted messages on X, expressing their hopes for Nadda's swift recovery and return to his duties.