Strengthen medical services in backward tribal areas: Rajasthan Governor urges doctors

Addressing a convocation ceremony of the Rajasthan University of Health Sciences (RUHS) here, Mishra said the healthcare sector needs to tackle challenges like new diseases related to modern lifestyle, food and environment.

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He also called upon the doctors to pay attention towards reducing the increasing dependence on machines for treatment and suggested that given the economic burden on patients and the adverse effects of the radiation caused by the machines, necessary tests related to the suspected disease should be conducted.

He said the University should work on the project of digitising the versions of ancient medical codes in libraries and make them available in medical colleges through an e-library.

Speaking at the event, Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot said Rajasthan is the first state in the country to enact a law to give citizens the right to health.

He said the state government would ensure the successful implementation of the Right to Healthcare Act.

Medical Dialogues team had earlier reported that Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot approved a proposal to set up three new medical colleges in the state, an official statement said. It informed that the three new medical colleges will be established in Pratapgarh, Jalore and Rajsamand. "The state government is working towards strengthening basic medical services and providing better medical facilities to the general public," Gehlot said. As per an official statement, each medical college will be constructed at the cost of Rs 250 crores. The statement added that Rs 75 crore would be spent for necessary equipment, furniture and books in these colleges.

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