Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar Lauded India’s Achievements in Medical Education & Infrastructure at APICON-2024
Citing the increase in MBBS & PG seats, as well as the growth of super-specialty hospitals, which had made advanced treatments accessible & affordable to the masses
New Delhi : Vice President Shri Jagdeep Dhankhar lauded India’s achievements in medical education and infrastructure, citing the increase in MBBS and PG seats, as well as the growth of super-specialty hospitals, which had made advanced treatments accessible and affordable to the masses.
He said that, “India had emerged as a hub of medical excellence and medical tourism, and called for professionalism and ethical practices in dealing with patients from various countries, saying that this would enhance India’s global image and reputation.”
As India emerges as a hub of medical excellence and medical tourism, the Vice President Dhankhar called for professionalism and ethical practices in dealing with patients from various countries, highlighting the positive impact on India’s global image.
The Vice President Dhankhar delivered a stirring keynote speech at the 79th Annual Conference of the Association of Physicians of India (APICON-2024), urging the medical fraternity to uphold ethical standards in healthcare and education.
Speaking to over 10,000 doctors at the inaugural session of APICON-24, the Vice President expressed his concern over the commercialization of healthcare and education, which he said had eroded the noble ideals of these sectors. He appealed to the doctors to follow the principles of equity and fairness in providing healthcare services, and to resist the temptation of monetary gains.
The Vice President also emphasized the need for ethical standards in the medical profession, saying that any compromise on ethics is unacceptable. He urged the doctors to maintain the highest standards of professionalism and integrity, comparable only to those of lawyers, and to ensure that the patients receive 5-star services in hospitals.
The Vice President Dhankhar commended the medical fraternity for its commitment to humanity, stating, “No profession is as respected and glorified as the medical profession.” He reiterated the need for doctors to embrace ethical practices, emphasizing their critical role in India’s economic development and global leadership in healthcare and education.