President Murmu urges young doctors to work in underserved rural & tribal areas

NEW DELHI (INDIA): President Droupadi Murmu has urged young doctors to work for those sections of society that need medical services the most, underlining that many rural and tribal areas still lack high-quality health services. Addressing the first convocation ceremony of AIIMS Gorakhpur, she said doctors play a very important role in the development of the country as they not only treat diseases but also lay the foundation of a healthy society. The President added that doctors have to face many challenges, but it is important to understand the importance of empathy. She also urged all stakeholders associated with medical education to provide such an ecosystem to future doctors in which they learn about topics including doctor-patient communication and the role of empathy in healing and trust building.

President Murmu highlighted that  AIIMS institutes are symbols of India’s medical capability, where every patient sees a new ray of hope. She also said AIIMS has set the highest standards in the field of medical education, research and treatment.   She stated that medical treatment is cheaper in India in comparison to other countries, and that is why the country has also seen a boost in medical tourism. 

Addressing the programme, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said that in the last few years, health facilities in the state have improved manifold. He added that AIIMS Gorakhpur is providing services to a large number of patients, not only from the state but also from Bihar and Nepal. 

Earlier in the day, the President addressed the 11th convocation ceremony of the Indian Veterinary Research Institute in Bareilly.

Source: AIR