Secretary, Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW), Apurva Chandra on Friday stressed on the importance of collaboration between the government, healthcare institutions and civil society organizations to achieve the shared goal of upgrading the medical infrastructure across India.
Chandra was speaking during the National Conference of National Health Mission (NHM) conference which was organised by MoHFW in collaboration with National Health Mission, J&K, to deliberate on critical healthcare initiatives and strategies of several States and UTs. Advisor to J&K Lieutenant Governor, Rajeev Rai Bhatnagar, also addressed the conference.
The conference deliberated on critical healthcare initiatives and strategies of several States and UTs. The conference was attended by the Mission Director of NHMs of several States and UTs, eminent healthcare professionals, policymakers and stakeholders from across the nation.
In his inaugural address, the Union Secretary highlighted that strengthening the healthcare infrastructure and promoting a comprehensive healthcare delivery system is vital for overall development of the country.
He stressed on the importance of collaboration between the government, healthcare institutions and civil society organizations to achieve the shared goal of upgrading the medical infrastructure across India.
He highlighted that medical infrastructure has been upgraded across Jammu and Kashmir and it is remarkable to witness that some Public Health Centres are working 24×7 in the UT.
Addressing the gathering, Advisor Bhatnagar remarked that this Conference of national repute, will provide a unique platform for stakeholders to discuss and deliberate on vital issues related to the healthcare system.
He observed that this conference is a testament to the collective resolve of the healthcare community to overcome challenges and build a healthier and more resilient nation.
The Advisor expressed commitment towards translating the deliberations and discussions of this conference into tangible actions that would positively impact the health and well-being of citizens.
Additional Secretary and Mission Director, NHM, Aradhana Patnaik, in her address, remarked that NHM is advancing healthcare accessibility and quality across the country, particularly in remote and underserved regions. She emphasized the need for innovative approaches, enhanced community engagement and robust partnerships to address the evolving healthcare challenges.
Addressing the gathering, J&K’s Secretary Health and Medical Education, Dr. Syed Abid Rasheed Shah, said that the health department of Jammu and Kashmir is performing remarkably with active hand holding of HoFW department.
He said that this conference is a significant platform for J&K to learn from neighbouring States and UTs in terms of various initiatives related to healthcare services.
