Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], July 1 (ANI): West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Wednesday said healthcare infrastructure in the state has improved significantly with the implementation of the Ayushman Bharat scheme, while asserting that the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita includes provisions to ensure the safety of doctors and protect them in the discharge of their duties.
Addressing the inauguration of various health and family welfare projects, Adhikari said, “The conditions in hospitals were very bad… what the situation was before. What kind of arrangements were there in the medical colleges? The Ayushman Bharat scheme has been implemented in the last one and a half months. Provisions have been made for doctors in the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. The Prime Minister and the Home Minister introduced the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita in 2023; doctors never want any patient to die. Provisions have been made in the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita to ensure the safety of doctors.”
Earlier in the day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi heaped praise on medical professionals from India who are tirelessly working in quake-hit Venezuela under Operation Amistad.
Prime Minister Modi, on the occasion of Doctors’ Day, said that this is a shining example of how medical professionals rise during such challenging times.
In a post on X, he said, “Today, as we mark Doctors’ Day, I would like to appreciate all the doctors and medical professionals from India who are tirelessly working in Venezuela, as a part of Operation Amistad. In such a challenging time, their efforts to serve those in need are shining examples of how medical professionals rise to the occasion every time our society faces a challenge.”
Union Health Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda also conveyed his greetings to doctors and healthcare workers, expressing gratitude for their dedication and service.
In a post on X, Nadda wrote, “On the occasion of Doctors’ Day, I extend my sincere appreciation and heartfelt gratitude to the medical fraternity for its unwavering dedication, exemplary professionalism, and compassionate service to humanity. I salute your invaluable contribution and convey my best wishes for your continued success, good health, and well-being.”
Meanwhile, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta also paid tribute to doctors and healthcare workers, acknowledging their role in protecting lives and strengthening the country’s healthcare system.
She said, “On National Doctors’ Day, I extend my heartfelt greetings to every doctor and healthcare worker. When lives are at their most vulnerable, you stand with knowledge, compassion and an unwavering sense of duty. Your work is measured not only in recoveries, but in the hope and confidence you restore to countless families. My sincere gratitude to the entire medical fraternity for strengthening the foundation of a healthier Delhi and a healthier India.” (ANI)
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