‘Let ambulances go even during VVIP visits’
Kovind says institutes like SGPGIMS can explore ways to combine ayurveda and yoga with modern medicine
● President Ram Nath Kovind l said he was pained to learn that people had to suffer because of traffic restrictions caused by his visit.
● He said restrictions should be l enforced in a manner so as to cause minimum disruption in normal traffic and urged the administration to devise a way to enforce restrictions not beyond 15-20 minutes for VVIP movements and let emergency vehicles like ambulances be given passage even at the time of such restrictions.
● Later speaking at 26th l convocation ceremony of the SGPGIMS, the President called upon medical professionals to create awareness about Covid19 vaccination, especially among the rural masses
LUCKNOW: President Ram Nath Kovind on Friday called upon medical professionals to create awareness about Covid-19 vaccination, especially among the rural masses, and said institutes like SGPGIMS can do more by exploring ways to combine India’s rich medical base in the form of ayurveda and yoga with modern medicine.
He was addressing a gathering of medical students on the occasion of 26th convocation ceremony of the Sanjay Gandhi Post Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences (SGPGIMS).
“I am really happy to see yoga becoming a movement. During the pandemic, it has helped people in increasing their immunity to face the virus,” he said.
“I am addressing all of you in
English because you have taken a degree from an international level institute. So, don’t limit yourself to Lucknow or this state. Now, have a global vision for humanity. Till now, 61 crore people in India have been vaccinated in the world’s biggest vaccination programme. Now, it’s your work to create awareness about vaccination, especially among the rural masses,” he said.
“An institute is not known only for its building and structure, but also the consistent efforts of its staff in the field of research, patient care and teaching add to its recognition,” he added.
“The time has come to expand your influence to train faculty members of other upcoming medical colleges. It is up to you to share your expertise and develop them as centres of excellence,” he emphasised.
Governor Ananiben Patel warned against the possibility of a third wave of the pandemic. She called for people to remain aware of the need to follow the Covid protocol.
“Indian scientists must be complimented for developing three vaccines against Covid within no time. Soon, a vaccine for children will be available,” she said. UP chief secretary RK Tewari said, “Owing to PGI doctors who are heading various committees, the corona positivity rate is reduced to just 0.01 %,
but we have prepared for the next wave; 78000 beds are ready. During this time, 554 oxygen plants have been sanctioned.”