Gujarat to soon excel in Medical, Biotech, and Pharma research, says PM Modi

While his visit to Gujarat, Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stones of various healthcare facilities of around INR 1275 crore in Civil Hospital Asarwa, Ahmedabad and said that the state will soon excel in Medical, Biotech, and Pharma research.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stones of various healthcare facilities of nearly INR 1275 crore in Civil Hospital Asarwa, Ahmedabad.

Reflecting on the work done in the health sector in Gujarat, the Prime Minister pointed out the day will not be far when Gujarat will excel in medical research, biotech research, and pharma research and make a name for itself on the global level.

He said that it is a huge day for health in Gujarat and congratulated everyone associated with these projects for completing them on time. He remarked that the most advanced medical technology in the world, improved benefits and medical infrastructure will be made available to the public of Gujarat thereby benefiting the society. With the availability of these medical benefits, those who cannot afford private hospitals can now head to these government-run hospitals where medical teams will be deployed to serve with urgency. The Prime Minister recalled that approximately three and a half years ago, he got the opportunity to inaugurate a maternal and child health super speciality hospital with a 1200-bed facility.

He noted that the capacity and services of the Institute of Kidney Diseases and U N Mehta Institute of Cardiology are also being expanded. Facilities like upgraded bone marrow transplants are also starting with the new building of Gujarat Cancer Research Institute. “This will be the first government hospital in the country where state-of-the-art technology like Cyber-Knife will be available”, he said. 

"Health infrastructure projects that were unveiled today have given a new identity to Gujarat and these projects are the symbols of the capabilities of the people of Gujarat. Along with good health facilities, the people of Gujarat will also feel a sense of pride that the world's top medical facilities are now witnessing continuous growth in our own state. This will also contribute to the medical tourism potential of Gujarat," he added.

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