Prime Minister Narendra Modi has stated that India has weaponized life-saving tools like vaccines, drugs, and medical equipment during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Prime Minister claimed that his administration has been working tirelessly to reduce India's dependence on foreign countries for its healthcare needs.
During a
post-budget webcast on "Health and Medical Research," Modi stated
that India's healthcare sector has long been plagued by a lack of an integrated
strategy and a long-term vision. He emphasized that his administration had
taken a "whole of government" approach to solving this problem.
Modi also highlighted
the many steps his administration has taken to encourage entrepreneurship in
the healthcare industry, stating that Indian businesspeople should ensure that
India becomes self-sufficient and doesn't need to import any technology.
The Prime
Minister lauded the Ayushman Bharat, a government health insurance program, and
Jan Aushadhi centers, where medications are sold at lower prices, stating that
they have saved residents Rs 80,000 crore and Rs 20,000 crore, respectively.
Modi added that making healthcare more affordable has been a key focus.
Modi called on
the Indian pharmaceutical industry to build on the trust it gained during the
outbreak and capitalize on it. He believes that there should be a distinction
between the pre- and post-Covid periods in the healthcare sector since the
pandemic has shown that even developed healthcare systems in wealthy nations
can be decimated by a catastrophe of this magnitude.
Modi also
stated that his administration prioritizes people's overall wellness over just
healthcare treatment. He noted that a healthy ecosystem is now developing in
tier 2 cities and other smaller settlements due to the expansion of essential
healthcare infrastructure.
The Prime
Minister also stated that the government is putting a lot of effort into
ensuring that individuals have access to testing and treatment centers close to
where they live. This will help in reducing the burden on larger cities and improve
healthcare access for individuals in remote areas.
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