Government expands health infrastructure; meets requirement of medical professionals: Mansukh Mandaviya
The Hindu
The government is following a holistic approach to health by not only upgrading and expanding infrastructure but also creating more institutions to meet the requirement of medical professionals, Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya said. He was addressing a gathering after laying the foundation stones for two critical care blocks and a BSL-3 laboratory in Vijayawada in Andhra Pradesh.
The government is following a holistic approach to health by not only upgrading and expanding infrastructure but also creating more institutions to meet the requirement of medical professionals, Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya said on December 29.
Addressing a gathering after laying the foundation stones for two critical care blocks and a BSL-3 laboratory in Vijayawada, in Andhra Pradesh, he also stressed the need for collective efforts between the Centre and the States to meet the healthcare needs of people. He assured the Central government's support to States in their healthcare endeavours.
Mr. Mandaviya also inaugurated seven integrated public health laboratories in various districts of Andhra Pradesh.
“The BSL laboratory, the seven integrated public health laboratories and the two critical care blocks, once operational, will play a pivotal role in providing quality medical services to the people of the State,” he said. The event was attended by Andhra Pradesh Health Minister Vidadala Rajini. “These facilities will give a boost to the healthcare infrastructure of Andhra Pradesh and help in addressing the challenges posed by health emergencies,” the Health Ministry said.
"It is our government's responsibility and commitment to provide quality healthcare infrastructure and services to the people as only a healthy country can aspire to become a developed country," Mr. Mandaviya said.
The Union Health Minister added that these new facilities would help in increasing the "ease of attaining" medical services.
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