President Ram Nath Kovind on Monday advised the medical professionals to actively listen to their patients and their concerns, as simply listening to the patients for a couple of minutes can bring psychological benefits to them and aid in the recovery process.
Addressing the General Duty Medical Officers (GDMOs) of the 2nd Foundation Course, conducted by the National Institute of Health and Family Welfare, the President also said that the goal of universal health coverage is a priority for the Government.
“The implementation of the National Health Mission critically depends on commitment of the medical fraternity. This needs effective governance at the community, village and district levels,” he said.
The President stated that while health may be a core concern for them, they have an equally important role to play in the socio-economic progress of the country. “Several key Government initiatives such as Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao and Swachh Bharat need their support and service,” said Kovind.