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Covid-19 has taught us to be better prepared to face any health crisis: Ram Nath Kovind
President Ram Nath Kovind addressing 23rd convocation of Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences in Bengaluru on Sunday
The Covid-19 pandemic has taught the world that one cannot be safe if others are at risk,” said President Ram Nath Kovind while addressing the 23rd annual convocation of the Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, here on Sunday.
Bengaluru: "The Covid-19 pandemic has taught the world that one cannot be safe if others are at risk," said President Ram Nath Kovind while addressing the 23rd annual convocation of the Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, here on Sunday.
The President said that the first major pandemic in over a century has taught us to be better prepared for unforeseen public health crises.
"Though Covid-19 seems to be one-of-a-kind health crisis that happens rarely, a section of scientists has warned us to be prepared for similar challenges ahead. I hope that the world has learnt the right lesson," he added.
Addressing the graduating students, the President said that their entry into this noble profession opens up for them unforeseen and unprecedented opportunities to serve humanity. It depends on them as to how they make the best use of these opportunities.
He added that in the Union Budget presented on February 1, the area of 'health and well-being' has been recognised as one of the six crucial pillars of Atma-Nirbhar Bharat.
"Boosting healthcare infrastructure in the country is being
given strong emphasis. The effective utilisation of this national resource would be possible only with their active support and contribution," he emphasised.
The President said that healthcare delivery in India is poised to undergo a change at all stages – prevention, diagnosis and treatment.
"No single entity in the healthcare sector can deliver results and achieve outcomes. The evolution of the sector calls for active involvement and participation of all stakeholders and the use of innovation to bridge intent and execution," Kovind remarked.
He expressed satisfaction to note that the university, with is one of the largest networks of affiliated institutions in the world, has led many innovations in the field of healthcare education.
Kovind said that it has emerged as a globally credible brand due to the sustained efforts made by the leaders of this university since its inception.
