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Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda said India’s healthcare system has evolved beyond a treatment-focused approach to a broader model that includes preventive, rehabilitative, palliative, and geriatric care. Speaking at AIIMS Bathinda’s convocation ceremony, he highlighted that over 1.82 lakh Ayushman Arogya Mandirs are serving as the primary healthcare touchpoints across the country. Nadda also stressed the importance of preventive health screenings, noting that millions of people have been screened for oral, breast, and cervical cancers through nationwide initiatives. He further praised AIIMS Bathinda’s contribution to healthcare, education, and research, while inaugurating a Child Development and Early Intervention Centre aimed at supporting the early detection and treatment of developmental disorders in children.
Union Health and Family Welfare Minister J.P. Nadda stated that India’s healthcare system has transitioned from being largely treatment-oriented to a more holistic model that incorporates preventive, rehabilitative, palliative, and geriatric care. Speaking at the second convocation ceremony of AIIMS Bathinda in Punjab, he noted that more than 1.82 lakh Ayushman Arogya Mandirs are functioning as the primary access points for healthcare services across the country.
Highlighting the government’s emphasis on preventive healthcare, Nadda said citizens aged above 30 years are being encouraged to undergo regular health screenings through Panchayats, ASHA workers, and other frontline healthcare personnel. He shared that these efforts have resulted in the screening of over 36 crore individuals for oral cancer, more than 17 crore women for breast cancer, and over 9 crore women for cervical cancer. The minister also commended AIIMS Bathinda for its role in enhancing tertiary healthcare services, medical education, and research in the region.
During the event, Nadda inaugurated the Child Development and Early Intervention Centre, which is expected to support the early detection, diagnosis, and treatment of developmental disorders and disabilities among children.
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