10,000 to Pledge Organ Donation on September 16
The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare announced that approximately 10,000 individuals are anticipated to commit to organ donation on September 16 ().
Minister Mandaviya Unveils Healthcare Initiatives and Organ Donation Registry
The Ministry also informed that the Minister will also lay the foundation stone for 23 Integrated Public Health Labs, and 87 Block Public Health Units in Agra besides inaugurating a super specialty block at Sarojini Naidu Medical College, Agra, and an organ donation registry.
This will be followed by a 'Seva Pakhwada' for saturation of essential health services which will run from September 17 (coinciding with Prime Minister Narendra's birthday) to October 2.
‘Under the leadership of Narendra Modi, the government remains dedicated to implementing additional policies and reforms aimed at promoting organ donation. This noble act has the potential to save or profoundly impact the lives of numerous individuals. #organdonation #organtransplantation #organdonors’
"The 'Ayushman Bhav' campaign which was inaugurated by the President Droupadi Murmu, on September 13, that aims to redefine healthcare accessibility and inclusivity across the country will be implemented during the 'Seva Pakhwada' embodying a whole-of-nation and whole-of-society approach," it said.
It said that the core objective of the Sewa Pakhwada is to extend comprehensive healthcare coverage to every village and town, transcending geographical barriers and ensuring that no one is left behind.
Reference:
- Union Health Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya to lead the pledge for Organ Donation to be organized at GIC Ground, Agra - (https:pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetailm.aspx?PRID=1957285)
Source: IANS