President Droupadi Murmu Urges Doctors to Work with a Spirit of Service

President Droupadi Murmu on Thursday said doctors are the assets of the country and urged them to work with a spirit of service.

Patna: President Droupadi Murmu on Thursday addressed the first convocation of the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS)-Patna and urged doctors to work with a spirit of service. She said that doctors are the assets of the country and must use their skills and knowledge for the service of mankind.

Doctors are the Assets of the Country

Murmu said, "Doctors who received degrees today are ready to play their significant role in the development of the country and its citizens. You should work with a spirit of service. You must remember that now you are in a noble profession and the sanctity of this profession must be protected."

Need for More Competent Physicians and Nurses

The President also highlighted the need for a large number of competent physicians and nurses to meet the health needs of the country's large population. She said, "There is a need for a large number of competent physicians and nurses to meet the health needs of the large population of the country as the doctor-patient and nurse-patient ratios are low at the national level."

AIIMS Providing Highest Quality of Treatment

Murmu appreciated AIIMS-Patna for securing the 27th position in the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) - 2023. She said, "The highest quality of treatment is provided to people from all sections of society in AIIMS."

Increasing Number of Medical Colleges and Hospitals

The President noted that in the last few years, a large number of medical colleges and hospitals have been built across the country helping people get healthcare facilities nearer their homes. She said, "MBBS seats have increased by almost 100 per cent in the last seven-eight years. We must appreciate the private sector and non-government organisations for cooperating in building a healthy and developed country."

Promoting Holistic Wellness

Murmu said she was happy to note that several medical institutions like AIIMS Patna are promoting holistic wellness approaches and treating people with alternative medicines such as homoeopathy, Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani and Siddha.

More Research in Mental Health

She urged medical institutions to do more research in the field of mental health. She said, "Mental health is an important aspect of overall health and we need to focus more on it. Medical institutions should do more research in this field and develop better treatment methods."

Increasing Number of Women in Medical Profession

Expressing satisfaction at the increasing number of women in the medical profession, she said that AIIMS-Patna has tremendously moved in this direction.

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's Address

Speaking on the occasion, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar said the first AIIMS came up in Patna during Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee's tenure. He said, "I personally monitored this project right from the beginning and ensured its completion at the earliest. It started functioning in 2013 and after that whatever support and assistance were sought from the state government, we always provided that." He added that recently, the state government has provided 27 acres of land to this AIIMS for expansion.

The President's address at the first convocation of AIIMS-Patna was a reminder of the important role that doctors play in society. She urged them to work with a spirit of service and to use their skills and knowledge for the betterment of mankind. The President also highlighted the need for more research in the field of mental health and for promoting holistic wellness approaches.