‘PM Modi’s govt committed to providing affordable, accessible health facilities,' says Union Health Minister Mandaviya
affordable healthcare for all citizens, stated Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya during the 7th meeting of the Central Institute Body (CIB) of AIIMS and Chintan Shivir at the National Institute for Health and Family Welfare on 29 July. The CIB serves as the highest decision-making body for all AIIMS, covering aspects such as finance, infrastructure, recruitment, policy enforcement, and procurement.
The meeting aimed to review the implementation of decisions made during previous CIB meetings, a health ministry statement said. Addressing the gathering, Minister Mandaviya emphasised the significance of Chintan Shivir as a platform for productive discussions with experts and higher officials.
He said, "Chintan Shivir has provided a platform to hold discussions with higher officials and experts, which will help in evolving better practices of premier health institutions like AIIMS." He expressed confidence that the event would help improve practices and strengthen facilities at AIIMS, aligning with the government's commitment to providing accessible and affordable healthcare to all citizens. “Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government is committed to providing affordable and accessible health facilities to the countrymen," he asserted.
Mandaviya praised the actions taken since the sixth CIB meeting and encouraged participants to share fresh ideas, innovative thoughts, and insights to further the vision of making AIIMS institutes of global excellence. Also read: Heatwave Alert: Mansukh Mandaviya calls for robust action plan He highlighted that success for doctors extends beyond medical treatment; it also involves how they are perceived by society.
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