World needs integrated response to address health issues: PM
PM addresses closing ceremony of Saurashtra Tamil Sangamam via video conferencing on April 26, 2023.
New Delhi, Apr 26 :Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said that India’s goal is to make healthcare accessible and affordable, not only for our citizens but for the whole world.
Addressing One Earth One Health Advantage Healthcare India 2023, here the Prime Minister said that the global response to healthcare challenges cannot be isolated adding …that it is time for an integrated, inclusive and institutional response”.
“This is one of our focus areas during our G20 presidency. Our goal is to make healthcare accessible and affordable, not only for our citizens but for the whole world” Prime Minister said.
Mentioning the G20, Modi said that India started the journey of its G20 presidency with the theme of ‘One Earth, One Family, One Future’.
“We realise the importance of resilient global healthcare systems in fulfilling this vision. India sees medical value travel and health workforce mobility as important for a healthy planet”
“One Earth One Health Advantage Healthcare India 2023 is an important effort in this direction” he said.
Talking about India’s Health care system, he said, “When it comes to holistic healthcare, India has many important strengths. We have talent. We have technology. We have a track record. We have tradition. Friends, When it comes to talent, the world has seen the impact of Indian doctors”.
Remembering the era of covid-19 pandemic, he said “We had shipped 300 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines to over 100 countries. This showed both our capability and commitment. We will continue to be a trusted friend to every nation that seeks good health for its citizens”.
He said that the Made-In-India vaccines were developed by our vibrant science and technology sector. We became home to the largest and fastest Covid-19 vaccination drive in the world.
Talking about the other initiative in the health sector, PM Modi said”The Ayushman Bharat initiative covers over 500 million people with free medical treatments. Over 40 million people have already availed services in a cashless and paperless manner and this has saved nearly 7 billion dollars for our citizens already”
“Apart from talent, technology, track record and tradition, India has a healthcare system that is affordable and accessible. This can be seen in our efforts at home. India has the world’s largest Government funded health insurance coverage scheme” he said.