India adopts holistic approach in healthcare system, says PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said today that India has adopted a holistic approach to its healthcare system.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has today inaugurated the post-Union Budget webinar of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.
“We have adopted a holistic approach in our healthcare system. Today our focus is not only on health but equally on wellness”, he emphasized.
He said, “It is our endeavour that critical healthcare facilities should be at the block level, at the district level, near the villages. This infrastructure needs to be maintained and upgraded from time to time. For this the private sector and other sectors will also have to come forward with more energy.”
The Prime Minister said the three factors that underline the efforts of making the health sector holistic and inclusive are - Firstly, expansion of modern medical science-related infrastructure and human resources. Secondly, promotion of research in the traditional Indian medical systems like Ayush and their active engagement in the healthcare system. Thirdly, providing affordable healthcare to every citizen and every region of the country via modern and futuristic technology.
The Prime Minister informed that in order to strengthen the primary healthcare network, work on 1.5 lakh Health and Wellness Centers is also progressing at a brisk pace. Till now more than 85000 centers are providing the facility of routine checkup, vaccination and tests. In this budget, the facility of mental healthcare has also been added to them, he said.
He also said, “As the demand for healthcare services is increasing, we are also trying to create skilled health professionals accordingly. Therefore, a significant hike is made in the budget for health education and human resource development related to healthcare as compared to last year.”
On the growing acceptance of Ayush, he said, “Now it is up to all of us how to create better solutions of AYUSH for ourselves and for the world as well.”
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