THE HINDU TRICHY
TAMILNADU 02.02.2021
Focus on healthcare hailed
TIRUCHI, FEBRUARY 02, 2021 00:00 IST
UPDATED: FEBRUARY 02, 2021 03:44 IST
Doctors in the city welcomed the proposals made by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in the Union Budget 2021 for strengthening healthcare. The move would provide better access to quality healthcare and generate more jobs, they said.
Speaking to The Hindu , A. Aleem, former Vice-Principal, K.A.P. Viswanatham Government Medical College, said that a great step was taken by the central government to strengthen the health infrastructure in all primary, secondary and tertiary health care systems. The Budget reflects the seriousness of the government in being prepared to tackle health concerns, he said.
Dr. Aleem added that the funds allocated for universal water supply, nutrition, and public sanitation through Swacch Bharat 2.0 and including it as an important factor for holistic health and wellness were noteworthy and appreciable.
The special attention accorded to healthcare is encouraging, said A. Mohammed Hakkim, an emergency physician. Setting up of healthcare laboratories in all districts, 3,308 block health units in 11 states would help to provide quick access to quality healthcare, he added.
https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Tiruchirapalli/focus-on-healthcare-in-budget-2021-welcomed/article33718956.ece
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