NEW DELHI: On Thursday, the Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the medical fraternity on the occasion of National Doctor’s Day during an event organized by the Indian Medical Association (IMA).
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During the event, PM Modi paid tribute to health workers, specifically covid warriors who lost their lives while protecting others during the first and second wave the COVID-19 pandemic.
“On behalf of 130 crore Indians, I want to thank all the doctors, today, when the country is fighting a major battle against Covid, our doctors have saved lakhs of lives. Several doctors have even sacrificed themselves in their tireless efforts. I pay my tributes to all these souls,” PM Modi said.
Additionally, PM Modi announced a credit guarantee scheme of Rs 50,000, to which he stated, “To further improve healthcare structure, we’re starting a Rs 50,000 crore credit guarantee scheme in areas where medical infrastructure is lacking.”