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New Indian Express
3 days ago
- Health
- New Indian Express
Minister Satya Kumar Yadav emphasises preventive healthcare, holistic wellness
GUNTUR: Health, Medical and Family Welfare Minister Y Satya Kumar Yadav underscored the importance of preventive healthcare and holistic wellness. Addressing the gathering in Guntur on Sunday, he noted the expansive reach of Arogya Bharati, operating in 95% of districts across the country with over 877 volunteers. He appreciated its grassroots work including the School Health Programme, Ayur-AI, and campaigns promoting healthy lifestyles. The minister expressed concern over the rise in non-communicable diseases (NCDs) due to changing lifestyles and poor diets. He said 4.9 crore individuals were screened under NCD Survey 3.0, which identified 40 lakh diabetic and 30 lakh hypertension cases in Andhra Pradesh. He added that AI-driven predictive analytics is now aiding preventive planning and health resource allocation. The health minister emphasised promoting Ayurveda, Homoeopathy, Siddha, and Naturopathy. A proposal for Rs 1,000 crore has been submitted to the Centre to boost AYUSH infrastructure in the State. He urged doctors in private practice to volunteer at government hospitals once a week.
Hans India
3 days ago
- Health
- Hans India
Health min concerned over surge in lifestyle diseases
Guntur: Ministerfor medical, health and family welfare Y Satya Kumar Yadav said about 4.9 crore people have been screened under NCD Survey 3.0, with 40-lakh diabetic cases and 30 lakh hypertensive cases detected. He announced that AI-driven predictive analytics is being leveraged for preventive health planning and resource allocation. He highlighted the alarming rise in non-communicable diseases like cancer, diabetes, and hypertension due to lifestyle changes and poor diet. The minister addressed the Arogya Bharati Paratha Abhyasa Varg held at Hindu College of Pharmacy at Amaravati Road here on Sunday. Speaking on this occasion, he expressed serious concern over antimicrobial resistance, citing global studies predicting 4 crore deaths due to AMR by 2050. He emphasised investment in Ayush systems like Ayurveda, Homoeopathy, Siddha, and Naturopathy with Rs 1,000 crore proposals submitted for Ayush infrastructure in AP He called for increased screening for cancers (breast, cervical, oral) and encouraged greater reliance on herbal medicines and FPO-linked herbal value chains Satya Kumar Yadav shared inspiring stories of professionals like Dr Gopalakrishna who set an example by contributing selflessly to public healthcare and added that good health is not just a government responsibility, it is a shared national mission. He said Arogya Bharati is building not just wellness, but a healthy and self-reliant Bharat and lauded Arogya Bharati's nationwide presence, now active 95 per cent of districts and working up to block level with over 877 district-level volunteers. He praised its School Health Programme, Ayur-AI initiative, and vision to promote healthy lifestyle and holistic health.
