'Consider serving in areas which lack medical professionals!'- President Murmu tells medicos at AIIMS New Delhi convocation
New Delhi: The President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu recently graced the convocation ceremony of the All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi.
Addressing the graduating students, the President said that now they have to build a bright career to make use of their education. She urged them to never ignore any opportunity to help the underprivileged. She stated that many regions in the country do not have medical professionals in sufficient numbers. She expressed confidence that they would consider serving people in those regions, even if for a part of the year. She advised them to take care of the people around them and take care of theirown physical and mental health.
Speaking on the occasion, the President said that AIIMS, New Delhi is an institution, which has earned prestige across the world by pursuing excellence in healthcare, medical education and life sciences research.
"It is a symbol of hope for millions of patients who come for treatment, often from afar. Its faculty, helped by paramedics and non-medical staff, treat the underprivileged and the privileged with the same dedication and empathy. It could be said that the AIIMS Delhi is a running laboratory of the Gita’s Karma Yoga" she said.
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