Better Health Facilities Not Limited To Disease Treatment, They Also Encourage Social Justice: Modi
The better health facilities are not limited only to the treatment of disease, they also encourage social justice, said Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday.
He said, “When cheap and best treatment is available to the poor, his faith in the system is strengthened. If they get freedom from the worry of the cost of treatment, they work hard to get out of poverty with more determination."
Modi said that the Ayushman Bharat scheme has been instrumental in saving lakhs of crore rupees every year in the treatment of poor and middle-class families along with the Janaushadhi Yojana.
"Health and Wellness centres and campaigns such as the Ayushman Bharat Health Infrastructure Scheme are helping to make treatment accessible to all," he said.
Modi said today there are 9 AIIMS, more than three dozen medical colleges, up from 9 colleges earlier. Medical seats have increased from 1100 to 6000. Rajkot AIIMs have become functional, and Civil Hospital Ahmedabad is getting 1500 bed infrastructure for mother and child care.
He reiterated his focus on a preventive approach to health and requested to keep the emphasis on cleanliness, exercise and Yoga going.
He also emphasized the importance of a good diet, clean water and nutrition. He asked the Kutch region to celebrate Yoga Day on a grand scale.
