"For several decades after Independence, there was a lack of an integrated approach and a long-term vision in health. We have not kept healthcare restricted only to the health ministry, but have emphasised the whole of the government approach," he said while addressing a webinar on "
It has been the endeavour of the Centre, to make medical treatment affordable in
"That has been the thought behind providing free medical treatment of up to Rs 5 lakh under the Ayushman Bharat scheme. Under this, approximately Rs 80,000 crore, that would've been spent on medical treatments, were saved," he said further.
For serious diseases, quality and modern health infrastructure in the country are important, the PM said.
The government's focus is also on ensuring that people get testing facilities near their homes and there are better facilities for first aid, he added.
For this, he said, 1.5 lakh health and wellness centres are being prepared in the country, the prime minister informed.
Referring to the
"World is now much more focussed on health. But India's approach is not restricted to healthcare, we're also working on ensuring wellness," he added.
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Reminding the audience that India helped many nations by providing vaccines to them, he said, "That's why we have kept a vision before the world - 'One Earth, One Health' - holistic healthcare for everyone."
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