Union Health Minister JP Nadda was admitted to the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi, after experiencing uneasiness, with the hospital confirming on Friday that he is currently stable and under observation in the Department of Cardiology.
Nadda, 65, was admitted to AIIMS on Thursday evening and underwent a series of medical examinations to assess his condition. Among the tests conducted was a coronary angiography, a specialised procedure used to examine the blood vessels supplying the heart.
According to an official statement issued by AIIMS, Nadda was evaluated after experiencing uneasiness on August 13. “Shri J.P. Nadda, Hon’ble Minister of Health and Family Welfare, was evaluated for uneasiness with tests, including a coronary angiography, on the evening of 13th August 2026. He is currently stable and admitted for observation in the Dept of Cardiology,” the statement said.
The hospital has not indicated that Nadda suffered a heart attack or disclosed any major cardiac complication. His continued admission is understood to be for medical observation and further evaluation by specialists in the cardiology department.
The development comes as Nadda continues to discharge his responsibilities as Union Health and Family Welfare Minister. He has remained actively involved in several major health-policy initiatives and programmes of the Union government, including efforts to strengthen healthcare infrastructure, expand access to medical services and promote the use of emerging technologies in healthcare.
What is coronary angiography?
Coronary angiography is a medical imaging procedure that enables doctors to examine the coronary arteries, which carry oxygen-rich blood to the heart muscle. It is commonly used when physicians need to determine whether these arteries have become narrowed or blocked.
During the procedure, a thin and flexible tube known as a catheter is inserted into a blood vessel, generally through the wrist or groin. The catheter is carefully guided towards the heart, after which a special contrast dye is injected into the coronary arteries. X-ray imaging is then used to visualise the flow of blood and identify possible narrowing or blockages.
The procedure can provide doctors with important information about the condition of the coronary arteries and help them determine whether further treatment or intervention is required.
For now, AIIMS has described Nadda’s condition as stable and said he remains under observation. Further updates on his health are expected from the hospital as doctors continue to monitor his condition.
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