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Vivekananda Cancer & Super Speciality Extension Hospital in Latur, Maharashtra opens
IMT News Desk
7 months ago
Vivekananda Cancer & Super Speciality Extension Hospital in Latur, Maharashtra opens
IMT News Desk
7 months ago
India must strengthen its own health model aligned with Indian genetics, according to Dr Mansukh Mandaviya
Dr Mansukh Mandaviya, Union Minister for Health & Family Welfare inaugurated Vivekananda Cancer & Super Speciality Extension Hospital of Vivekanand Medical Foundation and Research Centre in Latur, Maharashtra.
Dr Mandaviya stressed that the world has many health models, however, India must strengthen its own health model aligned with Indian genetics, and focus on continental patterns of diseases relevant to its geography. He emphasised, "We must reflect on our roots and traditional ways of living inherent in the lifestyle, food that was that norm in those days, and therein we will find solutions to many of the health issues prevalent today.”
Reflecting on the increase in cancer and mental health patients over the last five years, the Union Minister added, “Traditional system of living and food provide many medicinal insights and can play a pivotal role in mitigation of these alarming changes in health care scenarios.” He emphasised that India’s heritage and roots underlying India’s health model carry the knowledge to counter and treat various illness.”
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