IANS | 30 Jun, 2024
India has become a global leader not only in curative healthcare but
also in preventive healthcare owing to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of
universal healthcare for all, Jitendra Singh, Union Minister of State
(Independent Charge) for Science and Technology, said on Saturday.
Presenting the ‘Times Now’ Doctor Awards to eminent medical
professionals in different specialities from across the country, the minister
emphasised preventive healthcare in youth.
“Increasing prevalence of morbidities of later age happening in younger
age like type 2 diabetes, young Heart attacks, malignancies etc are not only a
health challenge but also threaten to drain away the vital youth energy and
youth potential which would otherwise be contributing to the task of nation
building and realising the vision of India 2047,” the minister noted.
“Doctors are prime movers of PM Modi’s vision of universal healthcare
for all,” said Singh on the eve of the Doctors’ Day.
The Union Minister said that India acknowledges the sacrifices made by
doctors, especially during challenging times such as the COVID-19 pandemic.
“Doctors’ Day is a special occasion to honour the tireless dedication
and invaluable contributions of our doctors and medical professionals,” he
added.
He categorically mentioned the role of digital healthcare and its impact
on reaching the remotest location by telemedicine.
--IANS