India Emerging As A Major Centre For Affordable Medical Tourism: President Murmu

President Murmu addressed AIIMS Mangalagiri's first convocation. She said India is becoming a hub for affordable medical tourism, and Indian doctors contribute significantly. Two-thirds of the graduating doctors were women, and the President praised their increasing participation. She urged doctors to prioritize service and research, emphasizing serving rural and tribal areas. She believes doctors are key to activating inclusive healthcare.

President Droupadi Murmu said on Tuesday that India is emerging as a major centre for affordable medical tourism globally, and doctors in the country play a prominent role in this development. Addressing the first convocation of AIIMS Mangalagiri in Andhra Pradesh today, the President said that with talent and hard work, Indian doctors have entered a leading position worldwide.

"India is developing as a major centre of affordable medical tourism on the world stage, and doctors have a major role in this development. People from other countries visit India to take advantage of the medical facilities available here," Murmu said.

Of the young doctors who received their degrees today, two-thirds were young lady doctors. The President expressed happiness that more young women are participating in the profession, indicating a developed society.

"My special congratulations to these daughters who have done us proud. The rising participation of women in the medical profession and their significant contributions demonstrate that we are becoming a truly developed society," Murmu said.

"This also highlights the fact that given opportunities, our daughters excel in every field," she added while also lauding the guardian of the young lady doctors. Further, she told doctors that the medical profession is the path of serving humanity. To achieve success and respect, the President advised doctors to pay attention to "service orientation, learning orientation and research orientation".

She added that "they should prioritize fame between fame and fortune."

"You will get invaluable opportunities to save people's lives and improve their health. You have developed the competence to make use of such opportunities. I am sure you will dedicate yourselves to continuous learning and keeping your capabilities at par with the best and the latest."

The President also urged new solutions to counter medical science's challenges regarding time and circumstances. She also called on young doctors to prioritize providing medical care and services to people living in rural, tribal, and remote areas."

Providing inclusive healthcare is our national goal. Doctors, especially young doctors like you, have a key role in achieving this goal. I hope that all of you will discharge this responsibility with utmost dedication and make an invaluable contribution to building a healthy, prosperous, and developed India", President Murmu said.

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