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Union Health Minister Dr Mansukh Mandaviya inaugurated new OPD/IPD blocks at Delhi’s Lady Hardinge Medical College and Associated hospital.

The Union Health Ministry said that the new IPD Block will increase the bed strength of LHMC from 877 to more than 1000 beds.

“The IPD Block houses an additional highly sophisticated CT scanner. The new multi-speciality OPD Block has additional facilities for holistic health care including all medical and surgical specialities, Ayurveda, Yoga & Naturopathy and Homeopathy,” the ministry added.

Speaking on the occasion, Dr Mandaviya said that the country has moved away from a “token” towards a “total” approach.

He said, “Today, under the leadership of our respected Prime Minister Narendra Modi ji, the goal of the Central Government is to work holistically in the health sector with synergy between preventive healthcare and modern medical facilities.”

“Along with reducing the cost of treatment of the poor, efforts are also being made to rapidly increase the number of doctors. We need to think holistically and make a long-term decision. This year, when we are celebrating Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav, we need to work together with a vision of how India’s health infrastructure will be when we complete 100 years of independence,” he added.

He further stated that states play a very crucial role in the implementation of any programme made by the Centre.

“During the past 3-days Swasthya Chintan Shivir, held at Kevadia, Gujarat, all State Health Ministers shared their best practices and had a very fruitful discussion about how we can make it Universal”, he said.