Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the government is committed to maintain the best health standards for every citizen. Reiterating that, the government is committed to identify obstacles in achieving the goal of economical treatment, he said, the availability of good hospitals and staff remain his priority.
Establishment of new hospitals, wellness centres and increasing MBBS seats in colleges are some of the steps aimed at bringing health care within the reach of every citizen. He said the measures to regulate prices of over 1000 critical medicines have saved more than Rs 12000 crore of the public.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi asked people not to panic by the rumours over the spread of coronavirus. He suggested people to follow the traditional Indian way of saying Namaste instead of the usual handshake to reduce the chances of transmission of infection.
Mr. Modi urged people to consult doctors in case of any symptoms of fever, cough or sore throat rather than resorting to self treatment methods.