Prime Minister Narendra Modi has stressed that India’s goal is wellness and welfare for everyone and making healthcare accessible and affordable. He said that reducing disparity is the country’s priority. He said, true progress is people-centric and healthcare access must be assured to the last person at the last mile. The Prime Minister said this while virtually inaugurating the sixth edition of One Earth One Health – Advantage Healthcare India 2023 at Pragati Maidan in New Delhi today.
Highlighting the importance of a resilient global healthcare system, the Prime Minister said, the global response to healthcare challenges cannot be isolated. He said, it is time for an integrated, inclusive, and institutional response and this is one of the country’s focus areas during the G20 presidency. Lauding the country’s affordable and accessible healthcare ecosystem, Mr. Modi said, country has the world’s largest government-funded health insurance coverage scheme. He said, the Ayushman Bharat initiative covers over 500 million people with free medical treatments serving over 40 million people.
