Union Health Minister JP Nadda said on Saturday that King George Medical University (KGMU) has served humanity not only in India but across the world.
Students who have graduated from here are currently serving in many countries around the globe, he said.
Nadda made these remarks while addressing the convocation ceremony held at the KGMU Convention Center. He said that KGMU has a glorious history, and being associated with such an institution is a matter of great fortune.
Nadda said that KGMU has carved a niche for itself in the field of liver and kidney transplants. He said that the convocation ceremony is a golden opportunity in the lives of students, as it marks the beginning of great responsibilities.
Addressing the students, the health minister said, “The role of a doctor is not limited to treatment alone, but also includes fulfilling social responsibilities. When a patient comes to a doctor, they come with the hope of protection and preservation of life. Curing a patient is not an easy task; it requires sensitivity and dedication.”
He said that until the 20th century, there was only one AIIMS in the country, but under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, 23 AIIMS have been established across the country. Earlier, medical students used to go abroad for higher education, but now world-class institutions, infrastructure, and facilities are available in India itself.
JP Nadda said that massive changes are taking place in the medical field. Through Prime Minister Modi’s Ayushman Bharat scheme, 62 crore people have benefited from healthcare facilities. Additionally, all citizens above 70 years of age are being provided with health coverage of up to Rs 5 lakh.
He said that these schemes are a major step towards an accessible and inclusive healthcare system in the country.