Lucknow News: Arogya Bharti: Yogi said – More than 50 thousand deaths were caused by encephalitis, which we controlled within five years.
Yogi Adityanath described the state government’s development work over the past five years in the Arogya Bharti program. Currently, there have been no deaths caused by encephalitis in the state, he said.
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At the Arogya Bharti program held in Lucknow on Saturday, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath mentioned the development works done in the field of health in the state. Yogi said that in 70 years from 1947 to 2017, only 12 medical colleges were opened in Uttar Pradesh with a population of 25 crores. A total of 35 new medical colleges along with one district have been involved in the process of building one medical college between 2017 and 2022.
Encephalitis causes thousands of deaths every year in 38 districts of eastern Uttar Pradesh. Approximately 1200 to 2000 deaths occur each year from mid-July to mid-November. The death toll of children has exceeded 50 thousand in the past 40 years. In this regard, no effort has been made.
It has been 19 years since I became an MP for the first time in 1998 that I have agitated on this issue from Parliament to the streets. The responsibility fell to me after the government was formed in 2017. A list of the villages affected. A coordinated effort was made between departments. As a result of making the Health Department the nodal department, the campaign was collectively carried forward by adding Medical Education, AYUSH, Urban Development, Village Development, and Panchayati Raj Departments. Cleanliness was given special attention.
Pure drinking water was provided. The affected habitations should be provided with soap. Reviewing progress on a continuous basis. Recruited officials and doctors. In eastern Uttar Pradesh, this disease has been eradicated within five years. In Lucknow, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath inaugurated the annual meeting of the All India Delegation of Arogya Bharti. A virtual presence was also provided by Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya during this event.
According to him, only a healthy body can fulfill all the means of Dharma. The means of Dharma are all contained in a healthy body. Achieving perfect health has been part of Indian culture for generations. In every Indian family, it has been a tradition to wake up on time, to sleep on time, to eat on time, and to complete every ritual of their lives on time. We must take steps to ensure the health of each individual in order to build a healthy society. A healthy nation is made up of a healthy society. Inaugurating the annual meeting of the All India Delegation of Arogya Bharti.
It is time for Arogya Bharti to lead the wellness campaign
According to the Chief Minister, Arogya Bharti has been working for 20 years to achieve complete wellness throughout the country. During the worst pandemic of the century, we were all touched by the efforts of Arogya Bharti volunteers and workers. It was commendable that he made every section of society aware of health without discrimination. There is no doubt that the greatest reason behind India’s success in Corona was the enthusiastic participation of voluntary organizations along with the machinery of the government.
Health is receiving new attention from the government. It is important to lead such efforts by organizations such as Arogya Bharti. During this meeting, all of these topics will be discussed and research will be conducted on how daily activities affect health. With vigilance, I believe half of the diseases can be cured. It will take a little different and new effort to overcome the remaining diseases.
AYUSH is recognized around the world for its importance
Asked about AYUSH’s usefulness during the Corona pandemic, the Chief Minister said that no Indian family does not consume turmeric on a daily basis. During the Corona period, turmeric’s potency was felt around the world. We have been using turmeric in our daily lives for thousands of years. AYUSH’s power may have been understood during the Corona era, but in 2014, Prime Minister Narendra Modi created a new ministry by connecting all the departments involved. We already had the strength, but we did not consider them important. Yoga experienced the same thing. As a result of Modi ji’s efforts, June 21 was recognized as World Yoga Day, with around 175 countries participating. Yoga’s popularity throughout the world is a reflection of India’s commitment to healthy living.