President Droupadi Murmu Sunday emphasised that it is the responsibility of all stakeholders to expand healthcare services and ensure that quality services are available in all areas of the country. Good private sector healthcare institutions can make an invaluable contribution to achieving this goal, she stressed.
President Murmu inaugurated Yashoda Medicity in Indirapuram, Ghaziabad. On the occasion, she praised the hospital’s modern healthcare infrastructure and deep sense of public service.
”Apart from the government, all other stakeholders will also play a crucial role in these efforts. Therefore, it is the responsibility of all stakeholders to expand healthcare services and ensure that quality services are available in all areas of the country and that no citizen is deprived of effective healthcare. Good private sector healthcare institutions can make an invaluable contribution to achieving this goal. She expressed confidence that Yashoda Medicity will bring about transformative work in the healthcare sector,” she said while addressing the gathering.
The President said she felt both pride and happiness in visiting an institution devoted to serving the people with dedication. She commended Yashoda Medicity for aligning itself with national health priorities, recalling its remarkable service during the COVID-19 pandemic and its commendable work under the TB Elimination Programme. She noted that the hospital is the first centre in North India to be recognised under the System for TB Elimination in the Private Sector (STEPS) initiative.
The President also appreciated the hospital’s focus on addressing diseases prevalent in tribal regions, such as sickle cell anaemia, and expressed hope that the institute would continue to advance efforts in this area. Acknowledging the contribution of Chairman and Managing Director Dr P N Arora, she said that under his leadership, Yashoda Medicity has emerged as a world-class institution that combines healthcare excellence with social commitment. Naming the hospital after his mother, Yashoda, she added, reflects Indian values, and the spirit of Swadeshi.
After visiting the hospital facilities, President Murmu said she was witnessing, for the first time, a state-of-the-art healthcare centre where comprehensive testing and treatment are available under one roof, saving patients valuable time. She emphasised that India’s progress is rooted in the health of its citizens, and institutions like Yashoda Medicity play a vital role not only in treatment but also in research and innovation.
The President encouraged the hospital to collaborate with institutes like IIT Bombay to promote indigenous medical technologies, particularly in areas such as gene therapy for cancer. She underlined that healthcare is an integral part of nation-building. While the government continues to make efforts in this direction, private healthcare institutions must also uphold social responsibility alongside medical excellence.
Concluding her address, President Murmu expressed confidence that Yashoda Medicity will fulfil its mission of providing ‘Affordable World-Class Healthcare to All’, and continue to make the nation proud through its service, quality, and innovation.
The ceremony was attended by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak, Union Minister Anupriya Patel, among other dignitaries.