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Karnataka CM Urges Rural Healthcare Focus
16 Jun
Summary
- Chief Minister stressed the need for rural healthcare access.
- Karnataka educates 72,000 health science graduates annually.
- Every district to get a cancer hospital and trauma center.
Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar has called for a significant shift in healthcare delivery, urging medical and nursing professionals to prioritize rural areas. Speaking at the Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences convocation in Bengaluru, he highlighted the need to prevent rural residents from traveling to urban centers for medical treatment.
Karnataka boasts the highest number of health science colleges in India, producing 72,000 graduates annually, with 13,940 becoming doctors. The Chief Minister expressed his deep concern for medical education, drawing from his background as an educator.
Further underscoring the state's commitment to accessible healthcare, Medical Education Minister Sharan Prakash Patil announced the forthcoming establishment of a cancer hospital, medical college, and trauma care center in each district. This initiative aims to ensure that all citizens of Karnataka receive high-quality, affordable medical services within their own communities.
During the convocation, honorary doctorates were conferred upon notable figures in education, health, and social service. Additionally, 103 students received gold medals for academic excellence, and over 72,000 students were awarded their degrees.
