QUALITY HEALTHCARE MUST REACH THE LAST PERSON IN SOCIETY: LOK SABHA SPEAKER

Prelims-testable facts

• 01Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla emphasized the importance of quality healthcare reaching every person in society.
• 02The Government and private institutions must work together to achieve this objective.
• 03Prime Minister Narendra Modi has consistently encouraged a healthy lifestyle, including Yoga as an integral part of daily lives.
• 04The Government of India has expanded medical infrastructure, increased seats in medical colleges, and launched initiatives like Ayushman Bharat.
• 05Private sector participation is yielding meaningful results, with new medical colleges being established and emphasis on research alongside treatment.
• 06India must further strengthen its capabilities in medical research and innovation to address emerging diseases.

Trap alerts

• Most people think the Government alone is responsible for providing quality healthcare, but actually it requires collaboration between the Government and private institutions.
• Most people think India's healthcare system has always been strong, but actually there was a time when India depended on developed countries in several areas of healthcare.