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Rajnath Singh Calls Preventive Healthcare India’s Future Model

Rajnath Singh said healthcare should focus more on stopping illnesses before they become serious.

Diseases such as diabetes, high blood pressure, cancer and heart problems can develop slowly.

Regular check-ups can help doctors find warning signs early.

Early treatment may cost much less than treating a serious illness later.

Singh said this approach could also reduce pressure on hospitals as more people grow older.

New tools such as artificial intelligence and advanced medical tests may help doctors.

However, he said patient information must be protected and technology must be used safely.

He also discussed government health insurance and improvements in healthcare facilities in Uttar Pradesh.

Key facts

Health concerns cited: Diabetes, hypertension, heart disease, cancer, kidney failure and mental health disorders.
Preventive measures: Annual health check-ups, lifestyle counselling, early screening and basic medication.
Technology mentioned: Artificial intelligence, advanced medical imaging, molecular diagnostics, digital pathology, automation, genomics and data-driven healthcare.
Ayushman Bharat reach: Singh said around 35 crore people had received treatment under the scheme.
Uttar Pradesh beneficiaries: Singh said more than five crore people in Uttar Pradesh were enrolled under Ayushman Bharat and over 80 lakh had used its benefits.
Medical colleges in Uttar Pradesh: The state now has more than 45 medical colleges, compared with 12 before 2017, according to Singh.
Medical education expansion: Singh said MBBS and postgraduate seats in Uttar Pradesh had increased more than threefold.

NDTV · 1 week ago