PM Modi reiterates commitment to support research, innovation in healthcare on World Health Day

Addressing the current COVID-19 situation, Modi advised citizens to take all precautions against the virus.
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NEW DELHI:


World Health Day is a day to reaffirm our gratitude and appreciation to all those people who work towards keeping the people healthy, said Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday.

Modi also reaffirmed the government’s commitment to supporting research and innovation in healthcare.

“World Health Day is a day to reaffirm our gratitude and appreciation to all those who work day and night to keep our planet healthy. It’s also a day to reiterate our commitment to supporting research and innovation in healthcare,” the PM tweeted.

Addressing the current COVID-19 situation, Modi advised citizens to take all precautions against the virus.

He also highlighted the measures taken by the government, such as the Ayushman Bharat and the PM Janaushadhi Yojana to ensure citizens get access to top quality and affordable healthcare.

(Edited by Shankar Kumar Turha)

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