Rajnath lauds Yogi for UP's remarkable transformation
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Lucknow: Praising Chief Minister
Yogi Adityanath
's leadership, defence minister
Rajnath Singh
on Tuesday lauded Uttar Pradesh for the "remarkable" implementation of central govt schemes in the health sector, alongside the execution of state initiatives.
In Lucknow for a day to participate in the silver jubilee celebrations of Dr KNS Memorial Hospital, Rajnath said, "Uttar Pradesh's enhanced healthcare system, particularly its ambulance services, medical treatment, and infrastructure, has become a model for other states."
Highly impressed with govt's tackling of Japanese Encephalitis in eastern Uttar Pradesh, Rajnath said, "Prior to 2017, the Purvanchal (eastern) region, particularly Gorakhpur, the CM's hometown, witnessed numerous child fatalities due to JE during the monsoon.
This tragic pattern persisted for four to five decades. Previous regimes had given up against this epidemic, considering these deaths inevitable.
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"The prevalent belief was that monsoon seasons would invariably claim around 2,000 young lives annually. This perception shifted dramatically after the BJP's double-engine govt assumed office in Uttar Pradesh in 2017. The CM personally committed to addressing this severe health crisis, with the BJP govt initiating intensive measures.
Reports indicate that Yogi maintained direct oversight of all intervention levels," said Rajnath while addressing a large gathering of medical professionals at the private hospital.
He said, "Japanese Encephalitis-related child mortality has now decreased to single digits (nine per year), not only in Purvanchal but throughout Uttar Pradesh. This transformation demonstrates how effective leadership can overcome seemingly insurmountable challenges."
"Under Yogi's administration, the state is systematically establishing medical colleges across all districts. Notably, Uttar Pradesh now ranks second nationally in MBBS seat availability and leads in the number of medical colleges. UP currently operates 80 medical colleges, comprising 44 government institutions and 36 private establishments. Uttar Pradesh exemplifies successful public-private collaboration in healthcare.
This partnership model is expected to continue driving the state's progress," he added.
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